Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 43/100 (a 41-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 467,392).
Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $760
- Overall rating 43/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi Note 12 — 48/100, 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 Redmi Note 12 (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $760 |
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Redmi Note 12 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $560. Redmi Note 12 was $560 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (89/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Redmi Note 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.