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Redmi 15C 4G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
Redmi 15C 4G
35.9Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
21.8Performance26.2
44.1Display46.9
29Camera30.1
57.3Battery47.8
33.3Features28
2 spec wins — Redmi 15C 4G7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 15C 4G scores 35.9 against 35.6 for Redmi Note 12 (4G). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi 15C 4G edges ahead in battery and features, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 15C 4G

  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • 48% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 810 nits
  • 43% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,500 vs 1,051

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 15C 4G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15C 4GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density254 ppi395 ppi+56%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits1,200 nits+48%
Screen-to-body89.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 15C 4G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15C 4GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)427Bottom 8%470+10%Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,051Bottom 1%1,500+43%Bottom 9%
Wild Life Extreme stability99 %Top 33%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 15C 4G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15C 4GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 15C 4G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15C 4GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 15C 4G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15C 4GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight205 g184 g+10%
Thickness8 mm7.9 mm+1%
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 15C 4G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15C 4GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 15C 4G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15C 4GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 15C 4G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 15C 4GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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