Reno 12 5G vs Redmi Note 15 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 at $6.03 per month of safe use, while the Reno 12 5G runs out in Jun 2028 ($15.05/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Reno 12 5G 59 · Redmi Note 15 5G 71 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365

Buy with care$15.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G $250

Safe to buy$6.03/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Dec 20272029

Category by category

Display

Reno 12 5G 70Redmi Note 15 5G 80

The Redmi Note 15 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 3200 nits peak.

Performance

Reno 12 5G 58Redmi Note 15 5G 48

The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Reno 12 5G 67Redmi Note 15 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Reno 12 5G 80Redmi Note 15 5G 90

5,520mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Redmi Note 15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Reno 12 5G 29Redmi Note 15 5G 49

The Redmi Note 15 5G is supported until Dec 2029 — 17 months longer than the Reno 12 5G.

Value

Reno 12 5G 59Redmi Note 15 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Redmi Note 15 5G at $6.03 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Reno 12 5G	Redmi Note 15 5G
Price (street)	$365	$250
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i	6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,520 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm	164 × 75.4 × 7.4 mm
Weight	177 g	178 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP66
Supported until	Jun 2028	Dec 2029

Reno 12 5G full verdict →Redmi Note 15 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.