Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C65 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C65 and Xiaomi Redmi 12: 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 C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C65, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 261,613
- against 249,400
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 550 nits
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 198.5 g
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Xiaomi Redmi 12, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 446
- against 424
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,441
- against 1,322
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 261,613 Best value | 249,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 | 446 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | 1,441 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple, Cyan, Lime | Black, Blue, Silver, Cyan, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 168 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 198.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.7 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant | Glass, Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery |
Display
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ | 6.79″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,460 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 396 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2310FPCA4G, 2310FPCA4I | 23053RN02A, 23053RN02Y, 23053RN02I, 23053RN02L, 23077RABDC |
