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Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB) 12Points
6.88"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

5mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X
6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)

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!

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB) vs Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)118%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.88"3%
Larger screen
vs6.71"
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5160 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+18W80%
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.
vs10W
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.1 + A2DP/LE
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+192 grams (6.72 ounces)6%
Lighter
720x1640 pixelsvs+720x1650 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
260 PPIvs+268 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 0.08MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

37 Common items in both devices
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
ModelRedmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesRedmi 14C 4G China 2411DRN47CRedmi 12C (22120RN86G)
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date1/29/2025, Announced: 12/30/20241/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.88" inches6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1640 pixels720x1650 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)260 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
Always-On Display
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
500nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 13
User InterfaceHyperOSMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
0.08MP depth f/3.0
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone1 microphone
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Green, Silver• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 14C (China 256GB/8GB)Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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