Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Motorola Moto G42
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Motorola Moto G42 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Motorola Moto G42 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.47 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 11990 |
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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 is Rs. 8499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 4, 2022. The cost of Motorola Moto G42 is Rs. 11990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 6.47 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type where as Motorola Moto G42 has AMOLED Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Motorola Moto G42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Motorola Moto G42 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 12.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Motorola Moto G42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 12C | Moto G42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 30, 2023 | July 4, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 175 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 90.9% |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | Smart Composition, Spot Color, Shot Optimization, Timer Snap, Pro Mode, Live Photo, 360 Degree Panorama, Portrait, Cutout, Night Vision, Low Light Stacking, Best Shot, Ultra Wide Distortion Correction, Super Resolution, Digital Zoom, 50M High Resolution Mode, Video Feature: Snap in Video Recording, Active Photos, Timelapse, Hyperlapse Stabilization, Cinemagraph |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| 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, 20W Fast Charging | |