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Redmi 12C vs Redmi A3

Redmi 12C

Xiaomi

Redmi 12C

$119

25.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
20Performance20
20Display35.2
29Camera20
38.8Battery38.8
20Features20
4 spec wins — Redmi 12C2 spec wins — Redmi A3

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 12C scores 25.6 against 26.8 for Redmi A3. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi A3 edges ahead in display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 12C

  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 20
  • 525% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 145% higher AnTuTu 10: 270,000 vs 110,000
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 4 GB vs 3 GB

Reasons to pick the Redmi A3

  • Stronger display score: 35 vs 20
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Lower launch price: $89 vs $119

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A3
Screen size6.71 ″6.71 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1650x7201650x720
Pixel density268 ppi268 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz+50%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A3
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 10270,000+145%Top 93%110,000Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (single)420Top 94%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Top 96%—
RAM (max)4 GB+33%3 GB
Storage options64GB / 128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A3
Main camera50 MP+525%8 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A3
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W10 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A3
Weight192 g+1%193 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.3 mm+6%
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A3
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCNoNo
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A3
OS at launchAndroid 12 (MIUI 13)Android 14
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A3
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A3
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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