Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Faster charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.73 | 6.73 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3200 | 3200 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1500 | 3200 |
| PPI | 522 | 522 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 |
| Screen-to-body | 89 | 89.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 13 | HyperOS 2 |
| OS Version | 12 | 15 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@3840fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K, 1080p) | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) |
| Count | 3 | 4 |
| periscope telephoto | 48 MP, f/4.1, 120mm, (periscope telephoto) | 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2, 21mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4860 | 5410 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 90 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | 80 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass-fiber back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 163.2 | 161.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Weight (g) | 225 | 226 |
| Width (mm) | 75 | 75.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, July 04 | 2025, February 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, July 09 | Available. Released 2025, February 27 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra packs a 5410 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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