Xiaomi Redmi 12C
#3270
ZTE Axon Max
#4917Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
ZTE Axon Max
Performance
69.561.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
70.258.9
Battery
33.729.4
Build
15.60.2
Connectivity
63.952.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.430.3
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 12C features a larger 6.71-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels, while the ZTE Axon Max has a smaller 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Redmi 12C is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, which offers a more modern architecture compared to the Snapdragon 617 in the Axon Max.
- The camera on the Redmi 12C is superior with a 50 MP rear sensor, compared to the 16 MP sensor on the Axon Max, although both can record video at 1080p.
- The Redmi 12C also has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4140 mAh in the Axon Max, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Redmi 12C runs on Android 12 with MIUI 13, whereas the Axon Max is limited to Android 5.1, indicating a more outdated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
ZTE Axon Max
General
Release Date
2022, December 31
2015
Announced
2022, December 31
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.71"
6"
Type
IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
16 MP, f/1.9, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4140 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4140 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
160 x 80 x 7.5 mm (6.30 x 3.15 x 0.30 in)
Weight
192 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass