Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 15: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 15. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi 12Xiaomi 12Global · 8GB · 128GB
Xiaomi 15Xiaomi 15Global · 12GB · 512GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 12
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 15
Global · 12GB · 512GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		9.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.7Design & Materials 7.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.6Performance & Hardware 8.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.7Camera 8.2Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 8.9 Connectivity
Battery score 5.7 Battery 7.4 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.6
89 reviews
9.5
48 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 15

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi 12 Xiaomi 12
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		where to buy Xiaomi 15 Xiaomi 15
Global · 12GB · 512GB
Inches 6.28" 6.36"
Resolution FHD+ QHD
Usable surface 89% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 69.9 mm
152.7 mm
8.2 mm 		71.2 mm
152.3 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 180 g 189 g
Micro SnapD. 8 Gen1
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Elite
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 512 GB
AnTuTu 1.150.831
v10 		2.938.744
v11
Battery 4500 mAh 5240 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.6
OVX9000
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · Unknow SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 15 Android 16

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi Mi 12, 2201123G, Cupid 小米15, 24129PN74G

Release Date
Release date December 2021,
4 years ago 		October 2024,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 15
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 15
Size
69.9 mm • 152.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.2 mm • 152.3 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 180 g 189 g
Usable surface 89 % 89 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Ceramics, Titanium
Resistance - IP68
Colors
Black
Blue
Violet
Black
White
Silver
Gray
Green
Violet
Orange

Screen
Diagonal 6.28" 6.36"
Type AMOLED • Samsung AMOLED • M9
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		QHD
1200 x 2670 px
Density 418 Pixels per inch 460 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DisplayMate A+
  • 12 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
  • TÜV Low Blue Light
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate 1 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 3200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Xiaomi Longjing Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
8.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
9.5
Is it comfortable?
9.5
9.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
9.6
Number of reviews
89 reviews
48 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPU 1x3.0GHz Cortex X2 + 3x2.5GHz Cortex A710 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A510 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L+ 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 3 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 730 Adreno 830

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
1.150.831
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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2.938.744
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 97% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 512 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 4.0
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • RGB

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 4 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.5
9.4
Number of reviews
89 reviews
48 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.6
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX766 Omnivision OVX9000
Type CMOS CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.20 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.31"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Omnivision OV13B10
Samsung S5KJN1
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Pixel size
1.12 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/3.06"
1/2.76"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Telephoto + macro
Resolution
5 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E9
Samsung S5KJN5
Type
ISOCELL
ISOCELL
Pixel size
1.12 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/5"
1/2.76"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
1920 fps 		Yes,
1920 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Tracking AF
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 14 bits

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV32B Omnivision OV32B
Type PureCel CMOS
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
113
Mobile
118
Photo
121
Video
147
Mobile
150
Photo
133
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.7
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
8.9
Quality of selfies
8.1
9.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
9.6
Number of reviews
89 reviews
48 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive

Navigation
Navigation
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • VoNR
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
9.6
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.7
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.7
Number of reviews
89 reviews
48 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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5240 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
67.0W 		Yes,
90.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 68%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
89 reviews
48 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • HyperOS 2.X (Android 15)
    Android 15 , 1 year ago
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 91%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 37%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
89 reviews
48 reviews
Prices
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