Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1640 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 9998 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 06, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9998.
Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.71 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 269 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 255 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 82.1%.
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) 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 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 12C | 14C 5G |
| 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 | March 30, 2023 | January 06, 2025 |
| In The Box | Redmi 14C 5G, 33W In-Box Fast Charger, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Safety Information | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 77.8 x 171.88 x 8.22 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 205 g |
| Colors | Stardust Purple, Starlight Blue, Stargaze Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 255 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 90% |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | Triple TUV Certification, Peak brightness: 600 nits, TÜV Low Blue Light Certification, TÜV Flicker-free Certification, TÜV Circadian Friendly |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| 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/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | LPDDR4X RAM, Speaker with 150% Super Volume, 2 Years Of Android Updates + 4 Years security updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | FilmCamera, HDR Mode, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | HyperOS |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5160 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | |