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iPhone SE (2020) vs Redmi 12C

WINNER
iPhone SE (2020)
32.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi 12C

Xiaomi

Redmi 12C

$119

25.6Inno Score
34.4Performance20
21.6Display20
31.9Camera29
21.3Battery38.8
73.3Features20
13 spec wins — iPhone SE (2020)5 spec wins — Redmi 12C

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone SE (2020) wins this phone face-off, 32.6 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and performance (+14). Redmi 12C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone SE (2020)

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 20
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 20
  • 233% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 270,000
  • 219% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 420
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years

Reasons to pick the Redmi 12C

  • Stronger battery score: 39 vs 21
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 175% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 1,821 mAh
  • 43% higher Screen size: 6.71 ″ vs 4.7 ″
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 4 GB vs 3 GB
  • Lower launch price: $119 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12C
Screen size4.7 ″6.71 ″+43%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1334x7501650x720
Pixel density326 ppi+22%268 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness625 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12C
ChipsetApple A13 BionicMediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 10900,000+233%Top 56%270,000Top 93%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,340+219%Top 56%420Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,400+152%Top 57%1,350Top 96%
RAM (max)3 GB4 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeNVMeeMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12C
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera7 MP+40%5 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12C
Capacity1,821 mAh5,000 mAh+175%
Wired charging18 W+80%10 W
Wireless charging8 W—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12C
Weight148 g+23%192 g
Thickness7.3 mm+17%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12C
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesNo
USBLightningMicro-USB
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12C
OS at launchiOS 13Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (2020) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (2020)Redmi 12C
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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