Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
These phones target fundamentally different markets, making direct comparison challenging but enlightening. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a flagship powerhouse commanding triple the price of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. For display quality, the 15 Ultra's 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED with 3200 nits brightness and 3200x1440 resolution dramatically outpaces the Note's 900 nits and 2400x1080 panel. Performance heavily favors the flagship: Snapdragon 8 Elite with Adreno 830 GPU versus MediaTek Dimensity 1080 creates a substantial gap in demanding gaming and multitasking. Camera systems tell a similar story, with the 15 Ultra featuring a 1-inch sensor, 200MP periscope zoom, 8K video, and superior optics compared to the Note's competent but dated 200MP main and 8MP ultrawide setup. Battery capacity slightly favors the 15 Ultra at 5810mAh with 50W wireless charging, though the Note impressively offers 120W wired charging despite its 5000mAh cell. Build quality differs meaningfully: titanium frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with IP68 rating versus plastic back and IP53. The value proposition shifts based on needs. Budget-conscious users get solid performance from the Note 12 Pro+, particularly its fast charging. Power users and camera enthusiasts should choose the 15 Ultra, whose superior specifications justify the premium investment.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- →1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- →Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
- 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
- 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery
Cons
- Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
- Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
- HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
- Camera bump is extremely large
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 229 g | 210 g |
| Material | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5810 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3200 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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