Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi 12C stands against Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 12C is ₹13,999 and for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹24,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 12, 2026.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi 12C	Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Display	6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz
Rear Camera	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
CPU	2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
OS	Android v12	Android v13
Price	₹13,999	₹24,990

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Overview

Specs Score	45 / 100	55 / 100 Better Specs
Display Resolution	720 x 1650 pixels	1080 x 2460 pixels Better Resolution
Screen To Body Ratio	~ 82.1%	~ 91% Less Bezels
RAM	4 GB	8 GB More RAM
Storage	64 GB	256 GB More Storage
CPU Clock Speed	2 GHz	2.2 GHz Faster Clock Speed
Front Camera	5 MP	8 MP Better Front Camera Resolution
Thickness	8.77 mm	8.17 mm Slimmer
Unique Features	No No FM Radio No	5G Fast Charging No IR Blaster

General

Country of Origin	India
Model	12C	12 5G
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 30, 2023	August 01, 2023

Design

Dimensions	76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm	76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm
Weight	192 g	199 g
Colors		Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black

Display

Type	Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors)	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size	6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 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	~ 82.1%	~ 91%
Glass Type		Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features	500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio	Brightness: 450 nits (typ.)
Notch	Yes, Water Drop Notch	Yes, Punch Hole

Memory

RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Expandable RAM	Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM	Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	64 GB	256 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		Yes
5G Bands		SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78
VoLTE	Yes	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE	Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USB	Yes	Yes, USB-C
USB Features	USB on-the-go, USB Charging	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go
IR Blaster	No	Yes

Performance

Camera Score

45 (DxOMark)

63 (DxOMark)

Extra

GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou	Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Rear	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass	Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Splash Resistant	No	Yes
IP Rating		IP53
Dust Resistant		Yes
Extra Features		Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker

Camera

Rear Camera	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	Standard HDR, Portrait Mode	Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse
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 @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v12	Android v13
Custom UI	MIUI 13	MIUI 14
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
CPU	2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55	2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2	Adreno GPU
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes, supports HTML5	Yes

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	Yes
Video	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	No
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

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