Realme 12 Lite vs Redmi 15

The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15 leads — 43/100 vs 42/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).

The Redmi 15 edges out the Realme 12 Lite by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 12 Lite

Performance 34
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money —

Redmi 15

Performance 34
Display 74
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 46
Value for money 52

What makes Realme 12 Lite better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 214g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Redmi 15 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (74/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Redmi 15, the Redmi 15 scores 1 points higher (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 15 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (72/100 vs 46/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 12 Lite Redmi 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 476175 476175
Geekbench Single 466 466
Geekbench Multi 1396 1396
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Realme UI Xiaomi HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 950 nits 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm 169.5×80.5×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g 214 g
Launch price — $180

Camera comparison

Realme 12 Lite

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera

Redmi 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Realme 12 Lite

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Redmi 15

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
74
display

Battery and charging

Realme 12 Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Redmi 15

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12 Lite and Redmi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
42/100
476175 AnTuTu
Redmi 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
43/100
476175 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 12 Lite

Price unknown

Redmi 15

$180

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi 15 notably outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (74/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi 15 (72/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi 15?

The Redmi 15 edges out the Realme 12 Lite by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi 15?

The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 15 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi 15?

The Realme 12 Lite leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Redmi 15?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Realme 12 Lite (72/100 vs 46/100).