Xiaomi Redmi 10C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Redmi 10C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Redmi 10CXiaomi Redmi 10CGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · NFCFrom $ 105
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5GGlobal · 4GB · 128GBFrom $ 182
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Basics

Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.0 Design & Materials 7.2 Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.1 Performance & Hardware 7.0 Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8 Camera 6.2 Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity 8.1 Connectivity
Battery score 8.0 Battery 7.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.8
55 reviews
8.5
5 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Redmi 10C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G

Specs Xiaomi Redmi 10C prices Xiaomi Redmi 10C
Global · 4GB · 64GB · NFC 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Global · 4GB · 128GB
Inches 6.71" 6.67"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.6 mm
169.6 mm
8.3 mm 		76.2 mm
165.9 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g
Micro SnapD. 680
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 4 Gen1
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 248.639
v9 		389.210
v9
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1
2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1 (48MP)
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases 220333QAG, POCO C4 22111317G

Release Date
Release date March 2022,
1 year ago 		October 2022,
11 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Redmi 10C
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 10C
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
Size
76.6 mm • 169.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.2 mm • 165.9 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 190 g 188 g
Usable surface 83 % 84 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - IP53
Colors
Blue

Gray

Green
Blue

Gray

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.71" 6.67"
Type LCD IPS Oled • E2 Pro
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1650 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 268 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 700 cd/m²
  • 4500000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.5
8.4
Is it comfortable?
7.9
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.3
9.4
Number of reviews
55 reviews
5 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) Qualcomm Snapdargon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375)
CPU 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 6 nm
Frequency 2.4 GHz 2 GHz
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 610 Adreno

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
248.639
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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389.210
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 75% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.2 UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.8
5.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.3
7.2
Number of reviews
55 reviews
5 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KJN1 Samsung S5KJN1 (48MP)
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.64 µm 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.76" 1/2.76"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV02B10
Omnivision OV08D10
Type
CMOS
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
1/4"
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
69
Mobile
74
Photo
49
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.8
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
5.5
6.6
Quality of selfies
5.8
6.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.8
6.6
Number of reviews
55 reviews
5 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.2
Quality of the GPS
8.0
7.8
And the WiFi?
8.3
8.6
Number of reviews
55 reviews
5 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 44%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 0%
    One day
  • 80%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
55 reviews
5 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V13 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • MIUI 14 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 2 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 75%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
55 reviews
5 reviews

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Prices
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