Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Pro decisively outperforms the Xiaomi 12 across nearly every dimension. The 15 Pro features a significantly superior 1-inch main camera sensor with f/1.44 aperture versus the 12's f/1.9 setup, plus a dedicated 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom that the 12 completely lacks. Display quality shows a massive leap: the 15 Pro's 3200 x 1440 LTPO AMOLED with 3200 nits of peak brightness crushes the 12's 2400 x 1080 panel at 1100 nits. Processing power jumps from Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 to the latest 8 Elite, delivering noticeably faster performance. Battery life improves dramatically with a 6100 mAh capacity (versus 4500 mAh) and faster 90W charging. The 15 Pro adds IP68 water resistance, superior build materials like Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and modern connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 and USB-C 3.2. While the 15 Pro weighs 33g more and costs $50 less, it represents a generational upgrade. The Xiaomi 12 feels outdated by comparison, offering only minimal advantages in portability and existing value at purchase.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Xiaomi 12 if…
- →Compact flagship at 6.28 inches
- →67W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
Buy the Xiaomi 15 Pro if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite with 2K LTPO display
- →50MP triple camera with 5x periscope telephoto
- →Massive 6100 mAh battery with 90W charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi 12
Pros
- Compact flagship at 6.28 inches
- 67W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
- Lightweight at 180 g
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot
- No telephoto camera
- 13 MP ultrawide is weak
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 bloatware
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite with 2K LTPO display
- 50MP triple camera with 5x periscope telephoto
- Massive 6100 mAh battery with 90W charging
- 8K video recording capability
- IP68 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Limited global availability
- HyperOS has more bloatware than stock Android
- No headphone jack
Full Specifications
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Metal frame, glass back |
| IP rating | No official rating | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm | 161.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 50 MP, f/1.4, 23mm, 1/1.3", OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.5, 120mm, 5x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | 50W wireless, 10W reverse |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.28 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 1440 x 3200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
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