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Realme 16x 5G vs Redmi 12C

WINNER
R
39.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi 12C

Xiaomi

Redmi 12C

$119

25.6Inno Score
20Performance20
49.9Display20
29Camera29
71.3Battery38.8
36Features20
7 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 12C

InnoReviews verdict

Realme 16x 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.6 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+30). 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 Realme 16x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 20
  • 350% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 10 W
  • 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz

Reasons to pick the Redmi 12C

  • 12% lower weight: 192 g vs 217 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12C
Screen size6.81 ″+1%6.71 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x15701650x720
Pixel density254 ppi268 ppi+6%
Refresh rate144 Hz+140%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body87.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12C
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu—270,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—420Bottom 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,350Bottom 4%
RAM (max)6 GB+50%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12C
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12C
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+350%10 W

Design

Design comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12C
Weight217 g192 g+12%
Thickness8.8 mm8.8 mm
IP ratingIP65—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-CMicro-USB
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12C
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 12C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 12C
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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