Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB) vs OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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

11/15/2023 5:13 PM, updated: 5/29/2025 6:00 PM

Compare OnePlus Nord X Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points OnePlus Nord (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	vs	27 Advantages OnePlus Nord (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.71"4% Larger screen	vs	6.44"
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5000 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4115 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+184 grams (6.44 ounces)4% Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1650 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels118% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+409 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP26% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.76" inches	vs	+1/2" inches38% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage 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
10W	vs	+30W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	Nord (128GB)
Other model names	Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	OnePlus
Release date	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	6.71" inches	6.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1650 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	500nits[typ]	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 11
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	OxygenOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4115 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
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: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB)	OnePlus Nord (128GB)
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

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Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/6GB) vs OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate