Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $750 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 64/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 213g).
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $771
- Better portability (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 19 points higher (83/100 vs 64/100). 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 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Xiaomi 12 — 40/100, 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (69/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1322176 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $771 |
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $21. Xiaomi 12 was $21 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (80/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (69/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 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.