Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
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Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
Performance
70.868.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.862.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G features a larger 6.79-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, compared to the 6.74-inch display of the Redmi 13C 5G, which has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, while the Redmi 13C utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+, with both offering 90Hz refresh rates.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, but the Redmi 12 has an 8 MP selfie camera versus the 5 MP on the Redmi 13C.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 18W charging for both models.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Redmi 12 featuring Gorilla Glass on both front and back, while the Redmi 13C has Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back.
- The Redmi 12 runs on Android 13 with HyperOS 2, while the Redmi 13C operates on Android 13 with MIUI 14.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
General
Release Date
2023, August 01
2023, December 06
Announced
2023, August 01
2023, December 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.79"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 613
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 1.12µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
168.1 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm (6.62 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
Weight
199 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver
Starry Black, Twilight Blue, Starry Silver, Starlight Black, Startrail Green, Startrail Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2
Android 13, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2
Android 13, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes