Realme C12 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Quick Comparison
Both Realme C12 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Realme C12 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has more internal memory than Realme C12
| Name | Realme C12 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 6990 | Rs. 6499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 18, 2020. The cost of Realme C12 is Rs. 6990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 6499.
Display comparison
Realme C12 has screen size of 6.52 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 6.88 inch screen. Realme C12 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 269 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.7% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. Realme C12 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 3 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Realme C12 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 32 MP Rear Camera outclasses Realme C12's 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme C12's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Realme C12 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | C12 | 25028RN03I |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 18, 2020 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 164.5 x 9.8 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.7% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Mono 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | CMOS Sensor | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Beauty, Filter, HDR, Panoramic View, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-mo, NightScape | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Main) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG, VORBIS | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |
| StandBy Time | 57 days | |