Realme C21 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better RAM than Realme C21. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme C21 which has resolution of 720 x 1600. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more internal memory than Realme C21
| Name | Realme C21 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8990 | Rs. 13438 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 8, 2021. The cost of Realme C21 is Rs. 8990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is Rs. 13438.
Display comparison
Realme C21 has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Realme C21 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Realme's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85%. Realme C21 has 20:09 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme C21's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme C21 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Realme C21's 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme C21'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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme C21 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX3201, C21 | Redmi Note 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 | April 8, 2021 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 165.2 x 8.9 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:09 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 120 Hz Touch , Sunlight Screen Support, COG Sealing Process, WideVine L3 | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Acceleration Sensor | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Night Shield, Step Tracker, Game Space, APP Market, Theme Store, Clone Phone, Phone Manager, Telephone Number Identification, TUV Rheinland Certified | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Mono | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | CMOS Sensor | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Supports 20 Continuous Shooting, Photograph Functions: Night Mode, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Video Recording Functions: Filter, Slow Motion, HDR | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 720p, 720P | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 720p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Arm Cortex-A53 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | IMG GE8320 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | 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 | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |