Poco C61 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G

Here you can compare Poco C61 and Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G. Comparing Poco C61 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Poco C61 stands against Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Poco C61 is ₹12,990 and for Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G is ₹8,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 23, 2026.

Specification	Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 12 4G
Internal Memory	64 GB	128 GB
Display	6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Price	₹12,990	₹8,999

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Overview

Specs Score	41 / 100	49 / 100 Better Specs
Display Resolution	720 x 1650 pixels	1080 x 2460 pixels Better Resolution
Storage	64 GB	128 GB More Storage
CPU Clock Speed	2.2 GHz Faster Clock Speed	2 GHz
Rear Camera	8 MP + 0.08 MP Dual	50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution
Front Camera	5 MP	8 MP Better Front Camera Resolution
Unique Features	No	IR Blaster

General

Model	C61, MZB0GDZIN	Redmi 12
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual Sim	Yes	Yes
Sim Size	Nano+Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release Date	March 26, 2024	June 15, 2023
In The Box	Handset, 10W Charger, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card

Design

Dimensions	76.3 x 168.4 x 8.3 mm	76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm
Weight	199 g	198.5 g
Colors	Ethereal Blue, Diamond Dust Black, Mystical Green	Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver

Display

Type	Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors)	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size	6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio	20.6:9	20.5:9
PPI	~ 269 PPI	~ 396 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 89%	~ 85.1%
Glass Type	Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass
Features	500nits Brightness	550 nits (peak)
Notch	Yes, Water Drop Notch	Yes, Punch Hole

Memory

RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Expandable RAM	Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM	Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	64 GB	128 GB
Card Slot	Yes, upto 1 TB	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB

Connectivity

GPRS	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G		No
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band	Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G, 5G
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE	Yes, v5.3
USB	Yes, USB-C v2.0	Yes, USB-C
USB Features	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster	No	Yes

Extra

GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Electronic Compass	Accelerometer, E Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Splash Resistant	Yes
IP Rating		IP53
Dust Resistant		Yes
Extra Features	SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head SAR: 0.839 W/kg, Body SAR: 0.773 W/kg	MIUI Dialer, Glass Back, Bottom firing loudspeaker

Camera

Rear Camera	8 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP AI Lens	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens	Photo, Portrait, Night Mode, 50MP, Custom Watermark, Google Lens, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Film Filters, Macro, HDR, Timelapse, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Ultra Wide Video, Macro Video, Timelapse
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash	8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole
Front Video Recording	1080p	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v14	Android v13
Custom UI	MIUI 14	MIUI 14
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G36	Mediatek Helio G88
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz	2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-G52 MC2
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes, supports HTML5	Yes

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID, WAV, AAC, MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE
Video	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes, with FM Recording	Yes, with FM Recording
Document Reader	Yes	Yes

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 18W	Yes, 18W Fast Charging Support
Talk Time		32 hours

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