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Redmi 12C vs Redmi A5

Redmi 12C

Xiaomi

Redmi 12C

$119

25.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
20Performance20
20Display44.1
29Camera26.2
38.8Battery40.7
20Features20
3 spec wins — Redmi 12C9 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi A5 wins this phone face-off, 30.2 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and battery (+2). 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

  • 56% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 20
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% higher Wired charging: 15 W vs 10 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A5
Screen size6.71 ″6.88 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1650x720720x1640
Pixel density268 ppi+3%260 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—600 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu270,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)420Bottom 5%440+5%Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Bottom 4%1,485+10%Bottom 8%
RAM (max)4 GB6 GB+50%
Storage options64GB / 128GB64/128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A5
Main camera50 MP+56%32 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A5
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging10 W15 W+50%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A5
Weight192 g+1%193 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.3 mm+6%
IP rating—IP52
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A5
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCNoNo
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 12 (MIUI 13)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi 12CRedmi A5
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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