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Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (Redmi 12 Series)
Processor
Mediatek Helio G85 8 x 1.8 - 2 GHz, Cortex-A75 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
Display
6.71 inch 20.6:9, 1650 x 720 pixel 268 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
128 GB eMMC Flash, 128 GB 
, 115 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD up to 1 TB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B5/​B8), 4G (B1/​B3/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B20/​B28/​B38/​B40/​B41), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.8 x 168.8 x 76.4 ( = 0.35 x 6.65 x 3.01 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 12
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix f/​1.8, phase comparison-AF, LED-flash, Videos @1080p/​30fps (Camera 1); 0.1MP (Camera 2)
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix f/​2.2, Videos @1080p/​30fps
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker, charger, microUSB cable, SIM tool, 24 Months Warranty, SAR: 0.979W/​kg Head, 0.994W/​kg Body, UKW radio, fanless
Weight
192 g ( = 6.77 oz / 0.42 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
200 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 64.83% - average
Average of 8 scores (from 17 reviews)
price: 57%, performance: 56%, features: 44%, display: 59% mobility: 77%, workmanship: 62%, ergonomy: 48%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C

76.6% Xiaomi Redmi 12C Smartphone review - Fast, but outdated in some respects | Notebookcheck
The Xiaomi Redmi 10C was able to convince with fast storage and NFC for a cheap price. Now we have the successor, the Redmi 12C, in review. You can find out why it cannot keep up with its predecessor in our test.
70% Redmi 12C review: Gets the basics right
Source: Gadgets Now English
Priced at Rs 8,999, the Redmi 12C is a smart buy if you are planning to purchase a smartphone with reasonably good features and specifications. For users looking for an affordable device for basic purposes or planning to gift it to someone who's not too 'tech-savvy', then Redmi 12C can be considered.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/05/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
58% Redmi 12C Review: Design makes a difference
Source: Think Digit English
So the Redmi 12C is evidently an entry-level offering. The smartphone comes with a striking, yet flimsy design. We get a pretty average display, but good-enough performance. We get a very good battery backup, but the charging is super slow. Overall, the smartphone is good for the price you will pay for it. There are smartphones that will offer you a better experience in all these aspects within the same budget, but the Redmi 12C comes with Xiaomi’s solid track record in this segment. The Redmi 12C is priced at ₹8,999 onwards in India. For this price, the smartphone offers a pretty complete package. The software remains the same as other Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI, but if you can get over that, the Redmi 12C is one of the good devices you can buy at this price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2023
Rating: Total score: 58% price: 57% performance: 48% workmanship: 65%
Redmi 12c Unboxing and Quick Look
Source: Yugatech English
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 03/22/2023
Xiaomi Redmi 12C Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
Xiaomi company released its low-budget smartphone Xioami Redmi 12C in December 2022 at an expected price of $109 (Rs 8,490 in India) approx. In this smartphone, you get a 50MP dual camera with a 5MP selfie camera lens for capturing photos. With this, you can record 1080p videos from both cameras. For battery backup, the Redmi 12C smartphone offers a massive Li-Po 5000 mAh battery with regular 10W charging support. In terms of display, the Redmi 12C equips a 6.71 inches IPS LCD display with 500 nits brightness and 720 x 1650 pixels resolution. The smartphone weighs around 192 grams and is available in three color variants: Black, Mint, Blue, and Violet. A rear-mounted fingerprint scanner is also present for security purposes. For chipset, the Xiaomi Redmi 12C equips a 12nm MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 chipset for your daily task. In terms of storage, you will get 4GB / 6GB RAM support accompanied by 64GB / 128GB storage, while for expanded memory there’s also present a dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/13/2023

Foreign Reviews

69% Redmi 12C
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2023
Rating: Total score: 69% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Xiaomi Redmi 12C ein kurioses Handy-Déjà-vu
Source: Heute German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/22/2023
40% Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Source: Les Numeriques French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2023
Rating: Total score: 40% performance: 40% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 20% ergonomy: 20%
60% Test Labo du XIAOMI Redmi 12 C : abordable et endurant
Source: L' Eclaireur FNAC French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/25/2023
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 90% display: 30% mobility: 70%
70% Budżetowiec do…? Recenzja Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Source: Geex X-kom Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2023
Rating: Total score: 70%
75% Xiaomi Redmi 12C İnceleme
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2023
Rating: Total score: 75%
Đánh giá Redmi 12C: Nhiều ưu điểm dù chỉ là smartphone giá rẻ
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Good price; stylish design; large battery capacity; great cameras; powerful processor. Negative: Only MicroUSB port; slow 10W charging; location of fingerprint sensor; dark display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2023
Cấu hình Redmi 12C có gì hấp dẫn để thu hút người dùng?
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Good price; decent cameras; large battery capacity; powerful processor; high performance; beautiful display; stylish design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/25/2023
Đánh giá Xiaomi Redmi 12C: Ổn thì có ổn nhưng để trở thành máy “quốc dân” còn phải xem
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Low price; compact size; big screen; large battery capacity; good design; decent performance; long battery life. Negative: MicroUSB charging port; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2023
Redmi 12C giá bao nhiêu? Liệu có đủ sức thu hút người dùng?
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Large screen; nice cameras; good hardware; affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/21/2023
Trên tay Redmi 12C: Thiết kế bắt mắt, chip Helio G85 và giá chỉ 3.59 triệu*
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; decent hardware; nice performance; large battery capacity; low price.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2023
Có nên mua Redmi 12C thời điểm hiện tại?
Source: Viettelstore VN→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; wide screen; decent performance; long battery life; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/15/2023
Trên tay Xiaomi Redmi 12C: Thiết kế bắt mắt, Helio G85, pin khoẻ 5000mAh, giá 3.59 triệu đồng
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Elegant design; good processor; decent performance; long battery life; attractive price.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/11/2023

Comment

ARM Mali-G52 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. ARM states that the G52 series is 30% faster and 15% more efficient compared to the G51 series on the same process node.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Helio G85: ARM based octa-core SoC with 2x big ARM Cortex-A75 cores at up to 2 GHz and 6x small and power efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz. Integrates a Cat-7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) LTE Modem (4G), ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU and a ARM Mali G52 MC2 with up to 950 MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.71":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Xiaomi:

Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.


64.83%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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