Redmi 12C vs Redmi 9A
20Performance20
20Display20
29Camera20.5
38.8Battery38.8
20Features20
6 spec wins — Redmi 12C1 spec wins — Redmi 9A
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 12C wins this phone face-off, 25.6 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+9). Redmi 9A 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
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
- 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 170% higher AnTuTu 10: 270,000 vs 100,000
- 100% higher RAM (max): 4 GB vs 2 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $119
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71 ″+3% | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1650x720 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 270,000+170%Top 93% | 100,000Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Top 94% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,350Top 96% | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.2 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+1% | 194 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+2% | 9 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | Micro-USB | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12C | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |