Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Mi Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2023 5:18 PM, updated: 11/15/2023 5:19 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Note X Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
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!

17 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.71"18% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP19% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 4.1MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+161 grams (5.64 ounces)19% Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)25% Thinner
720x1650 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels75% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+386 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
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Model	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Other model names	Redmi 12C (22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L)	Xiaomi Mi Note 1 Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Dual Sim
Country or region available	(Middle East), South Africa, Philippines, India, Nigeria	feature not registered
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022	1/1/2015
Depth	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)	77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.71" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1650 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2688x1536 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • MI UI 6.0 • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 12C (64GB/4GB)	Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
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