Redmi 12 vs Redmi 12C
21.1Performance20
45.1Display20
29Camera29
38.8Battery38.8
28Features20
11 spec wins — Redmi 121 spec wins — Redmi 12C
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 12 wins this phone face-off, 31.7 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and features (+8). 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 Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12C
- Lower launch price: $119 vs $149
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+1% | 6.71 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 1650x720 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+48% | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000+2%Top 92% | 270,000Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425+1%Top 92% | 420Top 94% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360+1%Top 94% | 1,350Top 96% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+80% | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |