Realme C55 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C55 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.72 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Realme C55 is ahead on storage (max), screen size, main camera. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is ahead on refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Realme C55 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Protection | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 (12nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
Memory
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X) | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2", PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night Mode, Pro Mode, 64MP Mode, Street, AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chroma Boost, Bokeh Flare Portrait, AI Color Portrait | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.45 (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama, AI beautification | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 33W wired, 50% in 29 min (advertised) | 33W wired, 50% in 20 min (advertised) |
Body
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) | 165.6 x 76 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 189.5 g (6.67 oz) | 183.5 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | — | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue |
Comms
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Not specified | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, March 07 | 2023, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 08 | Available. Released 2023, March 30 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Realme C55 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G — 90 Hz for the Realme C55 versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.
Which is newer, Realme C55 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?
Realme C55 — Mar 2023 for the Realme C55 versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.
Is the Realme C55 or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G rated higher?
We rate the Realme C55 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G 7/10.
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