Category Breakdown
Camera
Redmi 12 5G
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Poco C40
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Redmi 12 5G
Screen size (6.79")
WinsWeight
Redmi 12 5G
Total weight (199g)
WinsValue
Poco C40
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Poco C40 | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.71" | 6.79" | |
| 720 × 1,650 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| — | 90Hz | |
| 400 nits | 550 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| JLQ JR510 (11 nm) | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 4 GB | 8 GB | |
| 64 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 204g | 199g | |
| 9.2mm | 8.2mm | |
| — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) | |
| IP52 | IP53 | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco C40
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Highest resolution main camera.