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Redmi 12C vs Redmi 17C 5G

Redmi 12C

Xiaomi

Redmi 12C

$119

25.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
20Performance20
20Display39.1
29Camera29
38.8Battery57.3
20Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi 12C8 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17C 5G wins this phone face-off, 37.1 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and display (+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

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

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
  • 230% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 10 W
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi 17C 5G
Screen size6.71 ″6.9 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1650x720720x1600
Pixel density268 ppi+6%254 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—810 nits
Screen-to-body—84.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi 17C 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu270,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)420Bottom 5%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Bottom 4%—
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB64/128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi 17C 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi 17C 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh+20%
Wired charging10 W33 W+230%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi 17C 5G
Weight192 g+9%211 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.1 mm+8%
IP rating—IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi 17C 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCNoYes
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi 17C 5G
OS at launchAndroid 12 (MIUI 13)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi 17C 5G
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi 17C 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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