Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
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Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
#1658Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
Performance
86.979.9
Camera
28.428.4
Display
78.575.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
90.287.0
Connectivity
75.482.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.156.2
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
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, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 1.12µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver
Starry Black, Twilight Blue, Starry Silver, Starlight Black, Startrail Green, Startrail Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2
Android 13, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass