Redmi 12 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $150 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 362,744).
Redmi 12
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $760
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher value score: 80/100 vs 54/100
Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (80/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $150 | $760 |
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 12 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Redmi 12 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $610. Redmi 12 was $610 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (89/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (90/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (80/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Redmi 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.