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Xiaomi Redmi 12C
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The Xiaomi Redmi 12C is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Spec scores Under £200 Phones · 143 phones
Performance 1.3 /5
Display 1.7 /5
Rear Camera 1.3 /5
Front Camera 1.5 /5
Battery 2.4 /5
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Black

Grey

Storage

All

32GB

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.

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Xiaomi Redmi 12C worth buying?
The Redmi 12C is worth buying only if you need the cheapest workable smartphone and long battery life is the priority. It handles calls, messaging and light browsing without complaint, but the 60Hz HD+ LCD screen, 10W charging and lack of 5G make it a poor fit for anyone using their phone heavily. Spending a little more on a Redmi Note model buys a much better experience.
Does the Xiaomi Redmi 12C have 5G?
No, the Redmi 12C is 4G only. Its Helio G85 chip does not support 5G, so you will be limited to 4G LTE on UK networks. That keeps running costs low but means it will not benefit from network upgrades over time.
How long does the Xiaomi Redmi 12C battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery paired with a low-power chip and a low-resolution screen gives the Redmi 12C excellent endurance, typically more than a full day and often two on light use. Charging is the catch: at 10W a full charge takes several hours, so overnight charging is the realistic approach.
Is the Xiaomi Redmi 12C camera good?
It is basic. The 50MP main camera can produce acceptable daylight photos, helped by pixel binning, but detail falls away quickly indoors or at night and the secondary auxiliary lens adds little. The 5MP front camera is adequate for video calls rather than selfies you would want to share.
Does the Xiaomi Redmi 12C have a headphone jack and microSD slot?
Yes to both. It keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack and has a dedicated microSD card slot, so you can add storage without sacrificing the second SIM. That matters here because the lowest-capacity versions ship with very little internal storage.
What is the difference between the Redmi 12C and the Redmi 10C?
The two are closely matched, sharing a 6.71-inch HD+ LCD screen, a 5,000mAh battery, a 50MP main camera and a rear fingerprint reader. The older Redmi 10C actually charges faster at 18W and uses the Snapdragon 680 chip, while the 12C moves to the Helio G85 and drops to 10W charging. Compare Xiaomi Redmi 10C deals before deciding, as the difference between them is small.
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Xiaomi Redmi 12C Specifications

Spec Scores

Under £200 Phones · 143 phones

  • Helio G85
  • Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
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This phone
25%
Avg
28%
Best
70%
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This phone
25%
Avg
49%
Best
100%

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
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This phone
34%
Avg
46%
Best
82%
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This phone
34%
Avg
61%
Best
98%

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.

  • Triple camera setup
  • 50 MP main camera
  • 1080p video recording
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This phone
25%
Avg
30%
Best
61%
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This phone
25%
Avg
41%
Best
98%

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.

  • 5 MP front camera
  • 1080p selfie video
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This phone
29%
Avg
40%
Best
92%
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This phone
29%
Avg
55%
Best
92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 5,000 mAh
  • 10W wired
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This phone
48%
Avg
49%
Best
72%
653 phones in catalog →
This phone
48%
Avg
53%
Best
100%

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

Black Grey

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

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