12 Pro+ vs 15T

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Xiaomi 15T

Lifespan decides this one: the 15T is supported until Sep 2030 at $9.73 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro+ runs out in Jan 2028 ($15.36/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · 15T 70 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Realme 12 Pro+ $300

Buy with care$15.36/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Xiaomi 15T $500

Safe to buy$9.73/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Category by category

Display

12 Pro+ 7015T 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 Pro+ 5615T 78

The 15T's MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera

12 Pro+ 7915T 79

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

Battery

12 Pro+ 8015T 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 15T lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 Pro+ 2315T 61

The 15T is supported until Sep 2030 — 32 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value

12 Pro+ 6315T 70

Overall value goes to the 15T at $9.73 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12 Pro+	15T
Price (street)	$300	$500
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.83-inch AMOLED, 2772x1280, 144Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra
RAM	8GB/12GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	67W wired	67W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 12MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm	163.2 × 78.0 × 7.5 mm
Weight	196 g	194 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2028	Sep 2030

12 Pro+ full verdict →15T 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.