Side-by-side technical data
Realme C12 vs Realme C3
Comparison between Realme C12 and Realme C3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme C3, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Realme C12, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
Realme C3, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 192,223
- against 113,150
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR4
- Peak Display Brightness
- 480 nits
- against 420 nits
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 209 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G70 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 113,150 | 192,223 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | 417 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | 1,345 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.7 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red, Silver | Blue, Red, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.1 % Best value | 82.7 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 420 nits | 480 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,560 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 800 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, EDR | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, NFC |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.749 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.082 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | C12 | C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2189 | RMX2027, RMX2020, RMX2021 |
