Should you buy Xiaomi Redmi 5 or Xiaomi Redmi 12C? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Redmi 5 starts at ₹ 7,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 12C starts at ₹ 7,999.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 has screen size of 5.7 inches and Xiaomi Redmi 12C has screen size of 6.71 inches. Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB . Xiaomi Redmi 12C comes up with internal storage of 64 GB and RAM of 4 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP Camera and front camera of 5 MP Camera with LED Flash whereas latter has primary camera of 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle), (Depth Sensor) with autofocus and front camera of 5 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash.
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| Specifications | Xiaomi Redmi 5 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v12 |
| Screen Size | 5.7 inches | 6.71 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
Summary | |||
| Specs Score | 63 | 70 | |
| OS | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v12 | |
| Screen Size | 5.7 inches | 6.71 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| RAM | 4 GB | ||
GENERAL | |||
| Custom UI | MIUI 9 | ||
| Device type | Phablet | Smartphone | |
| Operating System | Android OS, v7.1.2 (Nougat) | Android v12 | |
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 151.8 mm | ||
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | ||
| Weight | 157 g | 192 g | |
| Width | 72.8 mm | ||
DISPLAY | |||
| Form Factor | Touch | ||
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1440 pixels | 720 x 1650 pixels | |
| Screen size | 5.7 inches | 6.71 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | ||
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Yes | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | ||
| Card Slot | microSD Card | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| CPU | Octa Core, 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
| External Storage | Up to 128 GB | ||
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-G52 MC2 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | ||
| Phonebook | Unlimited | ||
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | |
| Front Camera | 5 MP Camera with LED Flash | 5 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP Camera | 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle), (Depth Sensor) with autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p @ 30fps FHD, 720p @ 30fps HD | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | |
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | Yes | |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | ||
| Speakers | Yes | ||
| Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263 | Yes | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po, Non-Removable Battery | |
| Stand by | Up to 12 days | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 | Yes | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | ||
| 3G | Yes | Yes | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | ||
MORE FEATURES | |||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | |
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP Camera whereas Xiaomi Redmi 12C comes up with 50 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle), (Depth Sensor) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR .
Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and MediaTek Helio G85 respectively. Xiaomi Redmi 5 comes up microSD Card card slot and Xiaomi Redmi 12C comes up with Yes card slot. CPU used in Xiaomi Redmi 5 is Octa Core, 1.8 GHz and used in Xiaomi Redmi 12C is 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor.