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REDMI 15C 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

WINNER
REDMI 15C 5G
39.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
28.9Performance26.2
38.4Display46.9
29Camera30.1
57.3Battery47.8
60Features28
3 spec wins — REDMI 15C 5G5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI 15C 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and battery (+10). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the REDMI 15C 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 38
  • 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
  • 13% lower weight: 184 g vs 211 g

Display

Display comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecREDMI 15C 5GRedmi 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%

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecREDMI 15C 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Bottom 8%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

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

Design

Design comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecREDMI 15C 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight211 g184 g+13%
Thickness8.2 mm7.9 mm+4%
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecREDMI 15C 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecREDMI 15C 5GRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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