Xiaomi Poco C61 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco C61
1category wins
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Price coming soon
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Better display
Xiaomi Poco C61
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.71 | 6.71 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1650 | 1650 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 500 |
| PPI | 268 | 268 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 82.9 | 82.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Helio G36 | Helio G85 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI | MIUI 13 |
| OS Version | 14 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 12C +122%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 12C +87%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi 12C +80%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 189 | 419 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 781 | 1,461 |
| AnTuTu | 193,858 | 348,562 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Lens | 0.08 MP | 0.08 MP |
| Wide | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 168.4 | 168.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Weight (g) | 199 | 192 |
| Width (mm) | 76.3 | 76.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 26 | 2022, December 31 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 28 | Available. Released 2023, January 01 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco C61 and Xiaomi Redmi 12C are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi 12C posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Redmi 12C reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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