Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi 12C and the Xiaomi Redmi 13C, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Xiaomi Redmi 12C smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

From $6,798
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Xiaomi Redmi 13C smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 13C

From $75
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Head to head

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
Price$6,798$75
Our rating8/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10W18W
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Screen size6.71 in6.74 in
Refresh rate—90 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)192 g192 g
ReleasedJan 2023Nov 2023
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi 12C is ahead on our rating. Xiaomi Redmi 13C is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 13C is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
TypeIPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Size6.71 inches6.74 inches
Resolution720 x 1650 pixels, 20.6:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels
Features1500:1 contrast ratio, NTSC 70% (typ), Reading mode—
Protection—Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
OSAndroid 12, MIUI 13Android 13, MIUI 14
ChipsetMediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm)Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Arm Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 1TBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1—
RAM TypeLPDDR4X—

Main Camera

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
Dual50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 0.08 MP (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Triple—50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)

Selfie Camera

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
Single5 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.0
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging10W wired18W wired, PD

Body

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
Dimensions168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm168 x 78 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
Weight192 g192 g (6.77 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market dependent)
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0

Launch

Xiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi 13C
Announced2022, December 312023, November 10
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, January 01Available. Released 2023, November 10

Frequently asked questions

Which has more RAM, Xiaomi Redmi 12C or Xiaomi Redmi 13C?

Xiaomi Redmi 13C — 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C versus 8 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 13C.

Which is newer, Xiaomi Redmi 12C or Xiaomi Redmi 13C?

Xiaomi Redmi 13C — Jan 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C versus Nov 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 13C.

Is the Xiaomi Redmi 12C or the Xiaomi Redmi 13C rated higher?

We rate the Xiaomi Redmi 12C 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 13C 7/10.

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