Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
The Verdict
These devices serve entirely different market segments with a substantial $330 price gap. The Redmi 12C targets budget-conscious buyers with its 5000 mAh battery, 50 MP main camera, and basic MediaTek Helio G85 processor, offering reasonable longevity through its large battery capacity but limited performance for demanding tasks. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+, meanwhile, delivers flagship-tier features at a mid-range price point: a 200 MP main sensor with OIS, brilliant 1800-nit AMOLED display running 120Hz, IP68 water resistance, and the significantly faster MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra chipset with 8-12 GB RAM options. Storage options differ notably, with the 12C maxing at 128 GB versus the Note 13 Pro+'s 256-512 GB. Battery capacity matches at 5000 mAh, but the Note 13 Pro+ charges 12 times faster at 120W versus 10W. Connectivity heavily favors the Pro+: 5G, NFC, USB-C, and Wi-Fi 6 versus the 12C's basic 4G, no NFC, Micro-USB, and Wi-Fi 5. For casual users willing to accept slower performance and basic features, the Redmi 12C provides exceptional value. Anyone prioritizing photography, display quality, speed, or future-proofing should invest in the Note 13 Pro+.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 12C if…
- →Ultra-affordable at $119 for a functioning smartphone
- →Large 5000 mAh battery lasts multiple days with light use
- →50 MP main camera is decent for basic photography
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ if…
- →Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- →Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- →Blazing 120W HyperCharge
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Pros
- Ultra-affordable at $119 for a functioning smartphone
- Large 5000 mAh battery lasts multiple days with light use
- 50 MP main camera is decent for basic photography
- Large 6.71-inch display for media consumption
- MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB for storage
Cons
- HD+ resolution is noticeably pixelated on the large screen
- Micro-USB port is obsolete — not USB-C
- Only 10W charging takes 4+ hours for a full charge
- No NFC for contactless payments
- Helio G85 struggles with anything beyond basic apps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Pros
- Striking 200 MP main camera with OIS
- Vivid 1.5K AMOLED with 120Hz refresh
- Blazing 120W HyperCharge
- IP68 dust and water resistance — rare at this price
Cons
- Mid-tier Dimensity 7200 Ultra is not flagship-fast
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are weak
- No wireless charging
- MIUI bloatware out of the box
Full Specifications
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 192 g | 204 g |
| Material | Plastic frame and back | Plastic frame, glass back |
| IP rating | None | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 168.8 x 76.4 x 8.77 mm | 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS, Samsung HP3 |
| Depth | 0.08 MP, f/2.8 | — |
| Front camera | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | — | 2 MP macro f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1650 x 720 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 1800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Micro-USB | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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