Xiaomi Redmi 12C 32GB deals
The Xiaomi Redmi 12C is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Buyers who want the cheapest possible smartphone with long battery life and a big screen, typically as a first phone, a work handset or a spare rather than a main device.
Xiaomi Redmi 12C 32GB
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About the Xiaomi Redmi 12C
The Redmi 12C sits at the very bottom of Xiaomi's range and it makes no attempt to hide that. It is a big, plain, plastic phone built around one idea: get a working smartphone with a 5,000mAh battery into as many hands as possible. The Helio G85 chip and generous battery mean it lasts easily beyond a day on light use, and the rear fingerprint reader, 3.5mm headphone jack and dedicated microSD slot cover the practical basics that budget buyers actually care about. The trade-offs are real and worth understanding before you commit. The 6.71-inch screen is a 60Hz HD+ LCD, so it looks soft and scrolls less smoothly than the AMOLED panels found on Xiaomi's Redmi Note line. Charging tops out at 10W, meaning a full refill takes hours rather than minutes. There is no 5G, and the entry configurations start with very little RAM and storage, so buying the higher-capacity version is worth it if you can. As a first phone, a work handset or a spare, it does the job; as a main phone for a heavy user, it will frustrate.
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Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Redmi 10C - Key Differences
| Feature | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Xiaomi Redmi 10C |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1650, 60Hz | 6.71-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1650, 60Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Charging | 5,000mAh, 10W wired | 5,000mAh, 18W wired |
| Selfie camera | 5MP | 5MP |
| Storage options | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB, 2GB to 6GB RAM, microSD | 64GB / 128GB, 3GB or 4GB RAM, microSD |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g |
| Dimensions | 168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm | 169.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm |
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Xiaomi Redmi 12C Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 118 phones
- Helio G85
- Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.71 inches
- 720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density)
- IPS, 500 nits peak
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Lab-measured by DXOMARK (45 on their scale). The measured result replaces our spec-sheet estimate for this category.
- Triple camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 5 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
- 10W wired
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8
Weight
192 g
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI 13
Colours
Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
Radio
FM radio
Body
Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera
50 , f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF
Primary Camera Video
1080@30fs
Second Camera
50 , f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF
Third Camera
50 , f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF
Primary Selfie Camera
5 , f/2.2, (wide)
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080@30fs
Display
Type
IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Display Size
6.71
Display Resolution
720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Helio G85
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
USB
microUSB 2.0
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
10W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer