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Redmi 10C vs Redmi 12

Redmi 10C

Xiaomi

Redmi 10C

$149

26.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X

Xiaomi

Redmi 12

$149

31.7Inno Score
20Performance21.1
20Display45.1
29Camera29
38.8Battery38.8
28Features28
3 spec wins — Redmi 10C7 spec wins — Redmi 12

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 12 wins this phone face-off, 31.7 to 26.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and performance (+1). Redmi 10C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 10C

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Redmi 12

  • Stronger display score: 45 vs 20
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 48% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 268 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi 12
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi 12
Screen size6.71 ″6.79 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1650x7202460x1080
Pixel density268 ppi396 ppi+48%
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi 12
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi 12
ChipsetSnapdragon 680MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 10290,000+5%Top 90%275,000Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (single)420Top 94%425+1%Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,400+3%Top 92%1,360Top 94%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi 12
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi 12
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi 12
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W18 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi 12
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi 12
Weight190 g+5%199 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.2 mm+1%
IP rating—IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi 12
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi 12
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi 12
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi 12
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 13)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi 12
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi 12
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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