OnePlus 15s vs Redmi Note 12S
The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 47/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Redmi Note 12S
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 195g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Redmi Note 12S, the OnePlus 15s scores 36 points higher (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 176 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Redmi Note 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Redmi Note 12S by 700.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (95/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 36 points (83/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 12S — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Redmi Note 12S?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.