Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) which has resolution of 1520 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.22 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 13 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8497 | Rs. 8999 |
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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. 8497. The launch Date of the second phone is February 11, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 6.22 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) has display density of 270 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 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s ~ 81.8%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB)'s 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) 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 has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 9 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi 8A Dual (3GB RAM + 32GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12C | Redmi 8A Dual |
| 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 | February 11, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 75.41 x 156.48 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 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 | 6.22 inches, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 81.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | 2.5D Glass, Rounded Display Corners |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 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, v4.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C |
| 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 | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Electronic Compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes, P2i |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | No |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | AI Portrait Mode, AI Scene Detection |
| 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 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v9 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 6x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 505 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, ·AAC, AMR |
| Video | Yes | MP4 |
| 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-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging Supported | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |