Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi 8
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Xiaomi Redmi 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi 12C, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 12C, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Xiaomi Redmi 8, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 492
- against 424
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,701
- against 1,322
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.95 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,154 | 89,903 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 | 492 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | 1,701 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey, Green, Purple | Black, Red, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 168.8 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.6 % Best value | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.71″ Best value | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,650 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| 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, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 9 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | 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, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.08 W/kg | 0.34 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.64 W/kg Best value | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | 0.23 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg Best value | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps Best value | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Redmi 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 22120RN86G, 22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L | M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN, M1908C3IG, M1908C3IH |
