Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 12C, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 400 nits
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 200 g
Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 381,300
- against 225,154
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 401 ppi
- against 268 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,154 | 381,300 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core CPU with two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 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 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey, Green, Purple | Grey, Silver, Green, Black, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 168.8 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.6 % | 83.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP53 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.71″ Best value | 6.58″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,650 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 401 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 1700 AWS, 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 B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.08 W/kg Best value | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.64 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | 0.6 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 22120RN86G, 22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L | 22041219G, 22041219NY |
