Realme 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $215 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 55/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Realme 12 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $771
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 28 points higher (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $771 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Realme 12 Pro by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $556. Realme 12 Pro was $556 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 28 points (83/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.