Xiaomi Redmi A2 vs Redmi 12C
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Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.52-inch Xiaomi Redmi A2 (with MediaTek Helio G36) that was released on March 24, 2023, against the Xiaomi Redmi 12C, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 and came out 3 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A2
- 17% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 479 and 409 points
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 12C
- 58% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (244K versus 154K)
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.1)
- Fingerprint scanner
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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Value for money
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Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.71 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1650 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | 269 ppi | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 81% | 82.6% |
| RGB color space | 95% | 96.1% |
| PWM | Not detected | Not detected |
| Response time | 30 ms | 30 ms |
| Contrast | 1303:1 | 1191:1 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 164.9 mm (6.49 inches) | 168.76 mm (6.64 inches) |
| Width | 76.8 mm (3.02 inches) | 76.41 mm (3.01 inches) |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm (0.36 inches) | 8.77 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Blue, Green, Purple |
| Fingerprint scanner | No | Yes, rear |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 - 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 32 | 48 |
| GPU clock | 680 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~43.5 GFLOPS | ~96 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 55338 | 76052 |
| GPU | 10751 | 41845 |
| Memory | 42862 | 66915 |
| UX | 45035 | 59078 |
| Total score | 154537 | 244838 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Max surface temperature | 41.6 °C | 45.8 °C |
| Stability | - | 97% |
| Graphics test | - | 4 FPS |
| Graphics score | - | 725 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | - | 7163 |
| Video editing | - | 6293 |
| Photo editing | - | 17709 |
| Data manipulation | - | 5533 |
| Writing score | - | 10082 |
Memory
| RAM size | 2, 3 GB | 3, 4, 6 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 32 GB | 32, 64, 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| ROM | MIUI 14 | MIUI 13 |
| OS size | - | 13 GB |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | No | No |
| Full charging time | 2:43 hr | 2:05 hr |
Camera
| Matrix | 8 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 8150 x 6150 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No | - |
| Lenses | 2 (8 MP) | 2 (50 MP + 0.1 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens | - 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.0 - Phase autofocus |
- 50 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Sensor: 1/2.76" (CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
| Depth lens | Yes | - 0.1 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 | 2592 x 1944 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | No | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat* | 4 | 7 |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | March 2023 | December 2022 |
| Release date | March 2023 | January 2023 |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer | - Accelerometer - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 10 W | Yes, 10 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
These smartphones have a lot in common, but we would recommend the Xiaomi Redmi 12C. It has a better camera, gaming, and connectivity.
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