Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G NFC Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 23021RAA2Y (Xiaomi Topaz) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China): Which One Should You Buy?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G NFC Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 23021RAA2Y (Xiaomi Topaz)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) wins 5 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedXiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China)6495
- CameraXiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China)6080
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryXiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China)8691
- DisplayXiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China)6289
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueXiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China)6885
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) has the bigger battery5,800 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) has the bigger screen6.77" vs 6.67"
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) has more RAM12 GB vs 4 GB
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) has the faster chipSnapdragon 6 Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) wins — BeastScore 88.5/100
After comparing all the specs, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 67.4 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+800 mAh more).
Significantly faster wired charging: 33W vs max 0W · Lighter body: 183.5g (816g lighter in hand)
Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 67.4 · Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+800 mAh more)
Common questions
Which is better: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G NFC Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 23021RAA2Y (Xiaomi Topaz) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China)?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.5/100 compared to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G NFC Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 23021RAA2Y (Xiaomi Topaz) (67.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.5 vs top rival 67.4 and Larger battery capacity: 5,800 mAh (+800 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G NFC Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 23021RAA2Y (Xiaomi Topaz) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China)?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G NFC Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 23021RAA2Y (Xiaomi Topaz) has a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) has a 6.77-inch display and 5800 mAh battery.
How do Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G NFC Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 23021RAA2Y (Xiaomi Topaz) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) compare for speed?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G NFC Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 23021RAA2Y (Xiaomi Topaz) scores 64/100 for performance; Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (China) scores 95/100.
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