Comparing The Redmi 12 5G And Redmi 13C 5G: Which Is The Better Budget 5G Smartphone?
Xiaomi has just launched the Redmi 13C 5G in India, targeting users looking for an affordable 5G device. The Redmi 12 5G, also from Xiaomi, targets the same audience. Let's compare these two smartphones to explore their differences and find out which is the best budget 5G smartphone.
Redmi 13C 5G vs Redmi 12 5G. price in india
The Redmi 13C 5G 4GB+128GB model is available at Rs 10,999 , the 6GB+128GB variant at Rs 12,499 and the 8GB+256GB variant at Rs 14,999 . Meanwhile, the Redmi 12 5G is priced at Rs 11,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant, Rs 13,499 for the 6GB+128GB variant and Rs 15,499 for the 8GB+256GB variant.
Redmi 13C 5G vs Redmi 12 5G. specifications at a glance
Specifications: | Redmi 13C 5G | REDMI 12 5G |
display | 6.74-inch HD+ LCD, 90 Hz, 600 nits | 6.79-inch FHD+ LCD screen with 90 Hz resolution and 550 nits brightness. |
CPU: | SoC MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 generation 2 |
main camera | 50 MP main sensor + 8 MP macro lens + secondary lens | Main sensor 50 MP + depth sensor 2 MP |
Front camera | 8 megapixel front camera | 8 megapixel front camera |
Battery: | 5000 mAh battery | 5000 mAh battery |
charger | Fast charging 18 W | Fast charging 18 W |
Design and display
Both phones have a sleek design with flat sides and a glass back. However, they differ in their choice of color gradient, as the Redmi 12 adopts a minimalist aesthetic with black jade and soft pastel blue (except for the Moonstone Silver variant), while the Redmi 13C catches the eye with its bold, bright colors.
Notably, the Redmi 13C has a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera, while the Redmi 12 5G uses a hole-punch camera. The Redmi 13C also lacks the beloved infrared transmitter of the Redmi 12 5G.
In terms of display, the Redmi 12 5G has a taller 6.79-inch display compared to the Redmi 13C's 6.74-inch display. Not only that, the Redmi 12 5G has a Full HD+ resolution, while the Redmi 13C only has an HD+ display. This difference results in greater visual immersion on the Redmi 12 5G thanks to the higher resolution panel.
Performance
Redmi 12 5G is powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor while Redmi 13C 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC. In terms of performance, the Redmi 12 5G outperforms the Redmi 13C 5G, as confirmed by Geekbench results and real-world tests. This advantage is due to the more powerful Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC.
