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iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Redmi 12C

WINNER
A
38.3Inno Score
VS
Redmi 12C

Xiaomi

Redmi 12C

$119

25.6Inno Score
44Performance20
21.3Display20
31.9Camera29
27.7Battery38.8
89.3Features20
14 spec wins — iPhone SE (3rd gen)4 spec wins — Redmi 12C

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone SE (3rd gen) wins this phone face-off, 38.3 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+69) and performance (+24). 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 (3rd gen)

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 20
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 20
  • 400% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 420
  • 285% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 1,350
  • 230% higher AnTuTu 10: 890,000 vs 270,000

Reasons to pick the Redmi 12C

  • Stronger battery score: 39 vs 28
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 148% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 2,018 mAh
  • 43% higher Screen size: 6.71 ″ vs 4.7 ″
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $119 vs $429

Display

Display comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 12C
Screen size4.7 ″6.71 ″+43%
Panel typeRetina IPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution750x13341650x720
Pixel density326 ppi+22%268 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness625 nits—
Screen-to-body65.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 12C
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 10890,000+230%Top 59%270,000Top 93%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,100+400%Top 27%420Top 94%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,200+285%Top 32%1,350Top 96%
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage options64/128/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeNVMeeMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 12C
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera7 MP+40%5 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 12C
Capacity2,018 mAh5,000 mAh+148%
Wired charging20 W+100%10 W
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance7 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 12C
Weight144 g+25%192 g
Thickness7.3 mm+17%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 12C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesNo
USBLightningMicro-USB
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 12C
OS at launchiOS 15Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone SE (3rd gen) versus Redmi 12C
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Redmi 12C
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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