Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C40 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C40 and Xiaomi Redmi 12C: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C40, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Xiaomi Redmi 12C, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 225,154
- against 128,944
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | JLQ JR510 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC1 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 128,944 | 225,154 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,322 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.5 GHz. | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Blue, Yellow | Black, Blue, Grey, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 169.6 mm | 168.8 mm |
| Weight | 204 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 82.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Dust Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.71″ | 6.71″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,650 px | 1,650 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 268 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.64 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 220333QPG | 22120RN86G, 22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L |
