Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2023 5:18 PM, updated: 5/29/2025 6:00 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB) Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	vs	30 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)60% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
264MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)15 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (80MB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)613 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)	vs	+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)68% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixels	vs	+720x1650 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+268 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+6.71"180% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G TD-HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps149 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Nokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China Mobile	Redmi 12C (22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L)
Country or region available	China	(Middle East), South Africa, Philippines, India, Nigeria
Brand	Nokia	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2010	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth	14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	720x1650 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
System version	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 264MHz ARM9 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	128MB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB (80MB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	165 hours (6.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Various • Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone • Java framework	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered