Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 9990 |
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Detailed Comparison
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. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be October 16, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 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 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has display density of 393 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 82.1% than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G 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 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G 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 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12C | Redmi A5 |
| 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 | October 16, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 81% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | Brightness: 800 nits |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| 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 | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | HDR |
| 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 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | |
| 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 | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | |