Realme 12X 5G vs Redmi 13C 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 12X 5G and the Redmi 13C 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.72 in | 6.74 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 190 g | 195 g |
| Released | Apr 2024 | Dec 2023 |
Summary: Realme 12X 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, refresh rate, weight (lower is lighter). Redmi 13C 5G is ahead on screen size.
Display
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 950 nits (HBM) | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.74 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4x (with up to 8GB Dynamic RAM) | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
Main Camera
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
0.08 MP (depth) |
| Secondary | 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth/B&W) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, 50MP Mode, AI-powered photography, Cinematic Portrait, Film filters | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | Panorama, Portrait, Night, Time-lapse, Dual-view video | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging (50% in 30 minutes) | 18W wired (PD), 10W charger included in box |
Body
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) | 168.1 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) | 195 g |
| Build | Trendy Watch Design, Plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Protection | IP54 dust and splash resistant | Splash and dust resistant |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5), dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes (optimizations for Bluetooth) | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, Beidou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (multifunctional, region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Realme 12X 5G | Redmi 13C 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 21 | December 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 07 (India launch April 2, 2024) | Available. Released December 6, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Realme 12X 5G or Redmi 13C 5G?
Realme 12X 5G — 120 Hz for the Realme 12X 5G versus 90 Hz for the Redmi 13C 5G.
Which is lighter, Realme 12X 5G or Redmi 13C 5G?
Realme 12X 5G — 190 g for the Realme 12X 5G versus 195 g for the Redmi 13C 5G.
Which is newer, Realme 12X 5G or Redmi 13C 5G?
Realme 12X 5G — Apr 2024 for the Realme 12X 5G versus Dec 2023 for the Redmi 13C 5G.
Is the Realme 12X 5G or the Redmi 13C 5G rated higher?
We rate the Realme 12X 5G 8/10 and the Redmi 13C 5G 7/10.
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