Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi 10
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Xiaomi Redmi 10: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 10, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 12C, if you care about…
- Display Diagonal
- 6.71″
- against 6.5″
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Xiaomi Redmi 10, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 253,600
- against 225,154
- Display Technology
- LTPS LCD
- against IPS LCD
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 268 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,154 | 253,600 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 | 425 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | 1,355 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | 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 | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey, Green, Purple | Grey, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 168.8 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 181 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.6 % | 83.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, P2i Nano Coating, Splash Resistant |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 9 W |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPS LCD Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.71″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,650 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 405 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 180 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 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 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.08 W/kg | 0.77 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.64 W/kg Best value | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | 0.69 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 22120RN86G, 22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L | 21061119AG, 21061119DG, 21061119AL |
