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REDMI 15C 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

REDMI 15C 5G
39.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
28.9Performance32
38.4Display45.6
29Camera39
57.3Battery51.8
60Features65.3
3 spec wins — REDMI 15C 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+10) and display (+7). REDMI 15C 5G 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 52
  • 40% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 38
  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecREDMI 15C 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.9 ″+5%6.55 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density254 ppi402 ppi+58%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits950 nits+17%

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecREDMI 15C 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 36%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecREDMI 15C 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecREDMI 15C 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity6,000 mAh+40%4,300 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecREDMI 15C 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight211 g168 g+20%
Thickness8.2 mm7.3 mm+11%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecREDMI 15C 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecREDMI 15C 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI 15C 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecREDMI 15C 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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