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Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 456,552
- against 364,663
- Display Diagonal
- 6.79″
- against 6.5″
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,460 px
- against 2,340 px
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, EDR, HID
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 800 nits
- against 550 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 18 W
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 456,552 Best value | 364,663 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 815 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,984 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 335 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver | Black, Blue, Yellow, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits | 800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.79″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Virtual Proximity Sensing | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.88 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | 0.8 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1 W/kg Best value | 1.46 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, EDR, HID Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 12 5G | Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 23076RN4BI, 23076RN8DY, 2AFZZRN8DY | SM-A156B, SM-A156B/DS, SM-A156P, SM-A156P/DS, SM-A156U, SM-A156U1, SM-A156U1/DS, SM-A156W, SM-A156P/N, SM-A156P/DSN, SM-S156VL, SM-A156M, SM-A156E, SM-A156E/DSN |
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