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Redmi 10C vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Redmi 10C

Xiaomi

Redmi 10C

$149

26.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X
35.6Inno Score
20Performance26.2
20Display46.9
29Camera30.1
38.8Battery47.8
28Features28
1 spec wins — Redmi 10C10 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 26.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and battery (+9). 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

  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $199

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
  • 160% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 5 MP
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.71 ″+1%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1650x7202400x1080
Pixel density268 ppi395 ppi+47%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetSnapdragon 680Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10290,000Top 90%470,000+62%Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)420Top 94%470+12%Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,400Top 92%1,500+7%Top 92%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight190 g184 g+3%
Thickness8.3 mm7.9 mm+5%
IP rating—IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 13)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 10C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 10CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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