Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime 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 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 12499 |
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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 expected to be December 03, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime is Rs. 12499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime's 6.52 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime has display density of 321 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12C has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better screen to body ratio of ~ 82.1% than Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime's ~ 82%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime 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's 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime 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's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 12.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi 12 Prime |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12C | Redmi 12 Prime |
| 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 | December 03, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 75.57 x 161.95 x 9.56 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.52 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 321 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 82% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| 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 512 GB |
| 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, v5.2, 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes, Protected by P2i |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | Portrait, Panorama, Pro Mode, Night Mode, Custom Watermark, HDR, AI Scene Detection, Google Lens, Movie Frame, Pro Colour, Colour Focus, Skyscaping |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 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 | |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | Arm Cortex-A55, Arm Cortex-A75 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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, 18W Fast Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 9W | |
| Talk Time | 37 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 164 hours | |