Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G. Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 12990 | Rs. 6499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 6499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.71 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 269 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.1% than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G 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.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 12C | 25028RN03I |
| 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 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| 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 | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |