Redmi 10C vs Redmi 12C
20Performance20
20Display20
29Camera29
38.8Battery38.8
28Features20
6 spec wins — Redmi 10C0 spec wins — Redmi 12C
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 10C scores 26.4 against 25.6 for Redmi 12C. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 10C edges ahead in features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 10C
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12C
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $149
Display
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71 ″ | 6.71 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1650x720 | 1650x720 |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 290,000+7%Top 90% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Top 94% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,400+4%Top 92% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+80% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+1% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+6% | 8.8 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 13) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |