Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12C
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 6583 | Rs. 17882 |
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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. 6583. The launch Date of the second phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17882.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12C has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Xiaomi Redmi 12C's ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 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 Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 30, 2023 | January 05, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 13 MP (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 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, with FM Recording |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |