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Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.71 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP

Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of smartphones
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

25%

4.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

4.0

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

6.2

Connectivity

4%

3.3

Audio

3%

5.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 96% of smartphones
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 2,957 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 92% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

25%

4.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

4.0

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

6.2

Connectivity

4%

3.3

Audio

3%

5.5

Design

5.2
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 2,957 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.9
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G85
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G85
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G85 processor model which is slower than processors in 89.8% of smartphones and equal to processors in 1.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP which is lower than that of 71.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/ which is narrower than that of 71.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
15.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
15.7 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 15.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 97% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.56 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.56 µm
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.56 µm which is smaller than in 97.6% of smartphones and equal to the size in 2.1% of smartphones.
1.12 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.71 inches
Screen size
6.71 inches
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.71 inches which is larger than the screens of 62.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
720x 1650 px
Screen resolution
720x 1650 px
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 720x1650 px which is lower than that of 76.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
268 ppi
Pixel density
268 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 268 ppi which is lower than that of 85.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 93.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.8% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone has 1 microphones, which is fewer than in 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the number in 10.4% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
168.8 mm
Height
168.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 168.8 mm which is taller than 86.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
76.4 mm
Width
76.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.4 mm which is wider than 60.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.8 mm
Thickness
8.8 mm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.8 mm which is thicker than 71.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
Weight
192 g
Weight
192 g
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 192 g which is lighter than 58.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
102,144 cm³
Device volume
102,144 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 102,144 cm³ which is larger than 72.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    117
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (117 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    117 vs 99.5
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 0.04 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.71 inches
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.71 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 5.3% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,000 MHz
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1000 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Redmi 12C
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Redmi 12C
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 5.3% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,000 MHz
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1000 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 0.04 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.71 inches
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.71 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    117
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (117 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    117 vs 99.5
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G85
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 50.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    15.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (15.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    15.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/ vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/ vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 6.5% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.89 vs 7.3).
    6.89 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G85
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G85 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 56.8% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    407
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (407 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    407 vs 942
  • 75% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    1,024 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (1024 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    1,024 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 20.9% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    8,530
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (8,530 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    8,530 vs 10,783
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.0 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 34.5% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,800 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1800 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 51.7% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,224
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,224 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,224 vs 2,533
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 84.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    187
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (187 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    187 vs 1,226
  • 68.8% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    320 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (320 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    320 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 47.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    13.41 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (13.4 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    13.41 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 81.3% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    48
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (48 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    48 vs 256
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • 50.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    15.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (15.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    15.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/ vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/ vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (5 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    5 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.24 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.56 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.12 binned
    0.56 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • Lacks USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone lacks a USB Type-C port, the average smartphone includes one. 96.9% of smartphones use USB Type-C.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartphone does not have a compass, the average smartphone does. 93.2% of smartphones include a built-in compass.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 32.2% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    268 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (268 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    268 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 500 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    500 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    720 x 1650 px
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (720x1650 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    720x1650 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 24.2% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    500 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    500 nits vs 660 nits
  • 69.7% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    10 W vs 33 W
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP52
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP52 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP52 vs IP67
  • 5.2 mm taller
    Height
    168.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (168.8 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    168.8 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.5 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.8 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 6.3% lower French repairability index
    French repairability index
    7.5
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <6.2 – >9.5
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (7.5 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    7.5 vs 8
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 0.4 mm wider
    Width
    76.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.4 mm vs 76 mm

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13/06/2023
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What we like about Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB)

  • Good value for money and affordable price point.
  • Excellent battery life (5000 mAh capacity) that often lasts a full day or more with moderate use.
  • Large 6.71-inch HD+ display, which is good for media consumption and appreciated by users who prefer a big screen.
  • Decent performance for basic, everyday tasks like calling, browsing, and light gaming due to the MediaTek Helio G85 processor.
  • The 50MP main camera takes capable photos in well-lit conditions, with good color saturation and detail for its class.
  • Reliable and fast-responding rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
  • Sleek, lightweight, and durable design (plastic build).
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated microSD card slot for expandable storage.

What we don't like about Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB)

  • Outdated micro-USB charging port instead of the more modern USB-C, which is a major point of frustration for users.
  • Slow charging speed (10W charger included), taking nearly 3 hours to reach full charge.
  • Performance struggles with heavy apps, intensive multitasking, and graphic-demanding games; it can lag or freeze over time with heavy use.
  • Touchscreen can be problematic, with some users experiencing delays or unresponsiveness (ghost touch issues).
  • Display has prominent bezels, a basic 60Hz refresh rate, and can be difficult to view under direct sunlight.
  • Audio quality from the single, down-firing speaker is considered satisfactory but can be low or pitchy at high volumes.
  • Camera performance is average for indoor or low-light shots, which often lack clarity and can be grainy.
  • Comes with a 10W charger in the box.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi 12C (4GB + 128GB) is a budget-friendly smartphone featuring a large 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD display and is powered by a capable MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor. Key characteristics include a 50MP AI dual main camera system and a substantial 5000mAh battery for extended use. The main pros are its affordable price point, good battery life, a decent main camera in well-lit conditions, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and expandable storage up to 1TB via microSD. The main cons are the use of an older micro-USB charging port instead of the modern USB-C, a slow 10W charging speed, and an average display resolution/brightness that struggles in direct sunlight.

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