Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Redmi 15C
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Redmi 15C
Wired charging speed (33W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Redmi 15C
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Redmi 12 5G
Total weight (199g)
WinsValue
Redmi 15C
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Redmi 12 5G | Redmi 15C |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.79" | 6.9" | |
| 1,080 × 2,460 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 90Hz | 120Hz | |
| 550 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 33W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 199g | 211g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) | — | |
| 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 Redmi 12 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Highest resolution main camera.