Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 12T Pro
6category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Faster chip
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Faster charging
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Better display
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special
Best value for money
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.67 | 6.77 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2712 | 2392 |
| Resolution Width | 1220 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 900 | 3200 |
| PPI | 446 | 388 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86.7 | 89.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 12 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 12T Pro +74%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 12T Pro +56%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12T Pro +69%| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,761 | 1,013 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,688 | 3,000 |
| AnTuTu | 1,420,808 | 840,353 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC |
| Other | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10 + | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, HDR | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 120 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic or eco leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.1 | 164 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| Other | — | Drop resistant up to 1.7m MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 178 |
| Width (mm) | 75.9 | 75.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 04 | 2026, April 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 06 | Available. Released 2026, April 07 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 75 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| Other | — | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Other | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Special packs a 5800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 12T Pro posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi 12T Pro reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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