Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1604 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 32 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 14499 | Rs. 11839 |
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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. 14499. The launch Date of the second phone is June 02, 2025. The cost of Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11839.
Display comparison
Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.67 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 C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Realme's phone has only 264 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 ~ 89.97%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.05:9 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 C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 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 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme C73 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12 5G | RMX3945 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | June 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | realme C73 5G, USB Type-C Cable, 15W Adapter, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Quick Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 76.22 x 165.7 x 7.94 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Jade Green, Crystal Purple, Onyx Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7 M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1604 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.05:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 89.97% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | Peak Brightness：625nit, Brightness Adjustment: 4096 Level | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | Contrast Ratio: 1500: 1, Colour Gamut: 83% NTSC |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | 5G NR: n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 |
| 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 | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Beidou(B1I), GPS(L1), GLONASS(G1), Galileo(E1), QZSS(L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Flicker Sensor, Side Capacitive Fingerprint Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Smart Signal Adjustment, AI Clear Face, Google Gemini, AI Smart Loop | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | Free Call (Through Bluetooth) |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) GALAXYCORE GC32E2, 27mm, FOV: 76°, Lens: 5P |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Photo Mode, Video Mode, Night Mode, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, HighDefinition Mode, Street Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, SuperText Mode, Dual-view Video, Google Lens, Digital Zoom 10X |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | Realme UI 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | Yes | H.264, MPEG4, DIVX/XVID, H.263, SORENSEN SPARK, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Super Linear Speaker | |
| Audio Features | Supports OReality Audio effect, Hi-Res Audio Certification | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, BLPB47 Lithium Ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |