How do the scores compare?

Redmi 12C scores 25.6/100 overall; Redmi Note 12 (4G) scores 35.6/100. Redmi 12C wins 1 individual spec rows, Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins 11.

What are the main differences between the Redmi 12C and the Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Redmi 12C advantages: Lower launch price: $119 vs $199. Redmi Note 12 (4G) advantages: Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20; Stronger display score: 47 vs 20; Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39; Stronger features score: 28 vs 20; 230% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 10 W.

Which is cheaper: Redmi 12C or Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Redmi 12C launched cheaper at $119, versus $199 for the Redmi Note 12 (4G).

Redmi 12C vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Xiaomi

Redmi 12C

$119

WINNER

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 12 (4G)

$199

20Performance26.2

20Display46.9

29Camera30.1

38.8Battery47.8

20Features28

1 spec wins — Redmi 12C11 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and battery (+9). 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

Lower launch price: $119 vs $199

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
Stronger display score: 47 vs 20
Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
230% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 10 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 12C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size	6.71 ″+1%	6.67 ″
Panel type	IPS LCD	AMOLED
Resolution	1650x720	2400x1080
Pixel density	268 ppi	395 ppi+47%
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness	—	1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 12C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10	270,000Top 93%	470,000+74%Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)	420Top 94%	470+12%Top 92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	1,350Top 96%	1,500+11%Top 92%
RAM (max)	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Storage options	64GB / 128GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 12C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP
Main aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Ultra-wide	—	8 MP
Max video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera	5 MP	13 MP+160%
OIS	No	No

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 12C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	10 W	33 W+230%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 12C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight	192 g	184 g+4%
Thickness	8.8 mm	7.9 mm+10%
IP rating	—	IP53
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 12C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
5G	No	No
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.0	5.1
NFC	No	Yes
USB	Micro-USB	USB-C 2.0
eSIM	No	No

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 12C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launch	Android 12 (MIUI 13)	Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge	2 years	2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 12C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Spec	Redmi 12C	Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakers	No	No
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes

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