Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and the Xiaomi Redmi 12C, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Motorola Moto G Play (2023) smartphone

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)

From $100
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VS
Xiaomi Redmi 12C smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

From $6,798
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Head to head

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Price$100$6,798
Our rating6/108/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10W10W
RAM (max)3 GB6 GB
Storage (max)32 GB128 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.71 in
Refresh rate90 Hz—
Main camera16 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)203 g192 g
ReleasedJan 2023Jan 2023
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi 12C is ahead on our rating, ram (max), storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 12C is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto G Play (2023) is the cheaper option.

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Display

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
TypeIPS LCD, 90HzIPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Size6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)6.71 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)720 x 1650 pixels, 20.6:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
ProtectionPanda Glass—
Features—1500:1 contrast ratio, NTSC 70% (typ), Reading mode

Platform

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
OSAndroid 12Android 12, MIUI 13
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G37MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 1TB
Internal32GB 3GB RAM32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Storage Type—eMMC 5.1
RAM Type—LPDDR4X

Main Camera

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Triple16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Dual—50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 0.08 MP (depth)

Selfie Camera

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Single5 MP, f/2.4, (wide)5 MP, f/2.2
FeaturesHDR—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging10W wired10W wired

Body

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Dimensions167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm
Weight203 g (7.16 oz)192 g
BuildGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIMNano-SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
ProtectionWater-repellent design—

Comms

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCNoYes (market/region dependent)
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0microUSB 2.0, OTG

Launch

Motorola Moto G Play (2023)Xiaomi Redmi 12C
AnnouncedDecember 20222022, December 31
StatusAvailable. Released January 2023Available. Released 2023, January 01

Frequently asked questions

Which has more RAM, Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?

Xiaomi Redmi 12C — 3 GB for the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C.

Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?

Xiaomi Redmi 12C — 203 g for the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C.

Is the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Xiaomi Redmi 12C rated higher?

We rate the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 12C 8/10.

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