Realme C55 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme C55 and the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.72 in | 6.79 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 199 g |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Realme C55 is ahead on wired charging, main camera. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Realme C55 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.79 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) | 1080 x 2460 pixels, FHD+ |
| Protection | Not specified | SGS Low Blue Light Certification |
Platform
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G88 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno (unspecified) |
Memory
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X) | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X, UFS 2.2) |
Main Camera
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2", PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 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 |
Selfie Camera
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama, AI beautification | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 33W wired, 50% in 29 min (advertised) | 18W wired, PD |
Body
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165.6 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in) | 168.6 x 76.28 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 189.5 g (6.67 oz) | 199 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, glass back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | — | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| 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 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Not specified | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Realme C55 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, March 07 | 2023, August 1 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 08 | Available. Released 2023, August 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Realme C55 or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G — Mar 2023 for the Realme C55 versus Aug 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G.
Is the Realme C55 or the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G rated higher?
We rate the Realme C55 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G 7/10.
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