Xiaomi Poco C65 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco C65
1category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco C65
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Best value for money
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.74 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 600 | 1200 |
| PPI | 260 | 395 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 83.7 | 85 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | MIUI 14 |
| OS Version | 13 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 +103%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 +40%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 +50%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 419 | 852 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,461 | 2,048 |
| AnTuTu | 348,562 | 521,686 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Lens | 0.08 MP | — |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 13 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 33 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 168 | 165.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 188 |
| Width (mm) | 78 | 76.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, November 05 | 2022, October 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, November 06 | Available. Released 2023, January 11 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco C65 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Poco C65 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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