Realme 12 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $200 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 513,809).
Realme 12
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $760
- Overall rating 47/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme 12 — 56/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 (77/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $760 |
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme 12 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Realme 12 by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $560. Realme 12 was $560 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12 (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Realme 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.