Realme C26 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Quick Comparison
Both Realme C26 and Xiaomi Redmi 12C comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Realme C26 which has resolution of 720 x 1600. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme C26 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 8990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 8, 2024 (Expected). The cost of Realme C26 is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C is Rs. 8990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Realme C26's 6.56 inch screen. Realme C26 has LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 269 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.7% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 82.1%. Realme C26 has 20:09 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera outclasses Realme C26's 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme C26 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme C26 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | C26 | 12C |
| 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 | December 8, 2024 (Expected) | March 30, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 1600 x 720 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:09 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.7% | ~ 82.1% |
| Features | Sunlight Screen Support, COG Sealing Process, WideVine L3 | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| 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 | No | |
| Extra Features | Heat Dissipation Technology: Dual Layer Graphite + Copper Foil, Night Shield, Game Space, APP Market, Theme Store, Clone Phone, Phone Manager, Google Lens | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | CMOS Sensor | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Supports 20 Continuous Shooting, Photograph Functions: Beauty, Filter, HDR, Panoramic View, Portrait, Timelapse, Slo-mo, NightScape, Expert, Slow-mo Video Recording | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 720p, 720P | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | |