Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme C21Y
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme C21Y. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Realme C21Y which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme C21Y
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme C21Y |
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 6999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 23, 2021. The cost of Realme C21Y is Rs. 6999.
Display comparison
Realme C21Y has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Realme C21Y has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Realme's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Realme's phone ~ 88.7%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme C21Y has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme C21Y's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme C21Y (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Realme C21Y's 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 C21Y'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 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme C21Y |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | C21Y |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | August 23, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 76 x 164.5 x 9.1 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 269 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 88.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | Sunlight Screen Support, COG Sealing Process |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, microUSB |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | With A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | 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) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait |
| Camera Sensor | CMOS Sensor | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Beauty, Filter, HDR, Panoramic View, Refocus, Timelapse, Slo-mo, NightScape, Expert |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720P |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Unisoc T610 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G52 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MPEG, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711.ALAW, G711.MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, Sorenson Spark, VP8, VP9, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | 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 | |