Xiaomi Poco C65 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco C65
0category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Best value for money
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 85.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Snapdragon 685 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G +11%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco C65 +5%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G +37%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 419 | 466 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,461 | 1,396 |
| AnTuTu | 348,562 | 476,175 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED 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) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 33 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 168 | 165.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 183.5 |
| Width (mm) | 78 | 76 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, November 05 | 2023, March 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, November 06 | Available. Released 2023, March 30 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| 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 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C65 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4G 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 4G posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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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