Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 70/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,305,466).
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 204g vs 213g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1305466
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 13 points higher (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1305466 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $771 |
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.