Redmi 12C vs Redmi 15C 4G
20Performance21.8
20Display44.1
29Camera29
38.8Battery57.3
20Features33.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 12C9 spec wins — Redmi 15C 4G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 15C 4G wins this phone face-off, 35.9 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and battery (+19). 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 12C
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,350 vs 1,051
Reasons to pick the Redmi 15C 4G
- Stronger display score: 44 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 20
- 230% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 10 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 15C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1650x720 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi+6% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 810 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 15C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | 270,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Bottom 5% | 427+2%Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350+28%Bottom 4% | 1,051Bottom 1% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 33% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 15C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 15C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 33 W+230% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 15C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+6% | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm+9% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 15C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 15C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 15C 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |