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Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Xiaomi Redmi A3

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

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Xiaomi Redmi A3
Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi A3

23,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Even

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Even

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Better display

Xiaomi Redmi A3

Lighter body

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
Size (inches)6.716.71
Panel TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution Height16501650
Resolution Width720720
Refresh Rate—90
Peak Brightness500500
PPI268268
Glass Type—Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body82.682.9

Platform

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G52 MC2PowerVR GE8320
Chipset NameHelio G85Mediatek Helio G36
Process (nm)1212
OS NameAndroidAndroid
UI SkinMIUI 13—
OS Version1214

Memory

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Variants32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
FeaturesLED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR
Count22
Lens0.08 MP0.08 MP
Wide50 MP, f/1.8, (wide)8 MP, f/2, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Count11
Lens5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Battery

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
Capacity (mAh)50005000
ChemistryLi-Po—
Wired Charging (W)1010

Body

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
Build—Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)168.8168.3
Thickness (mm)8.88.3
Weight (g)192193
Width (mm)76.476.3

Launch

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
Announced2022, December 312024, February 14
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, January 01Available. Released 2024, February 23

Network

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 2100
4G Bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTEGSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USB Type—Type-C
USB Version2.02.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5

Sound

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
3.5mm JackYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes

Features

SpecXiaomi Redmi 12CXiaomi Redmi A3
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Xiaomi Redmi A3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Xiaomi Redmi 12C reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

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