Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Poco M5
Wired charging speed (18W)
WinsPerformance
Poco M5
AnTuTu benchmark (386,311 pts)
WinsDisplay
Redmi 12C
Screen size (6.71")
WinsWeight
Redmi 12C
Total weight (192g)
WinsValue
Poco M5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Poco M5 | Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.58" | 6.71" | |
| 1,080 × 2,408 | 720 × 1,650 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 90Hz | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm) | |
| 386,311 | — | |
| 6 GB | 6 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 10W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 201g | 192g | |
| 8.9mm | 8.8mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back | — | |
| none | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Poco M5
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco M5
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Highest resolution main camera.