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
Redmi 12
AnTuTu benchmark (258,006 pts)
WinsDisplay
Redmi 15C
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Redmi 12
Total weight (198.5g)
WinsValue
Redmi 15C
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Redmi 12 | 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 | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | |
| 258,006 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 33W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 198.5g | 211g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | — | |
| 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
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Highest resolution main camera.