Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12C
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 7716 |
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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 February 14, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7716.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has display density of 269 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 263 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi Redmi 12C's ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 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 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi A3 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12C | Redmi A3 |
| 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 14, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 76.3 x 168.3 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Olive Green, Midnight Black, Lake Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 263 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | Brightness: 500 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 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 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| 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 | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.839 W/kg, Body: 0.773 W/kg, Speaker : Mono | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| 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 |
| 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, 10W Fast Charging | |