Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Nokia C32
52
out of 100
VS
48
out of 100
Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.71-inch Xiaomi Redmi 12C (with MediaTek Helio G85) that was released on December 31, 2022, against the Nokia C32, which is powered by Unisoc SC9863A1 and came out 2 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 12C
- 55% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (252K versus 162K)
- More energy-efficient CPU – MediaTek Helio G85
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
- 2x faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 407 and 206 points
Reasons to consider the Nokia C32
- Water-resistant body (IP52 classification)
- Modern USB Type-C port
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.2)
- More recent OS version: Android 13 versus 12
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (
*
) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Value for money
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 268 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.6% | 81.6% |
| RGB color space | 96.1% | - |
| PWM | Not detected | - |
| Response time | 30 ms | - |
| Contrast | 1191:1 | - |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 168.76 mm (6.64 inches) | 164.6 mm (6.48 inches) |
| Width | 76.41 mm (3.01 inches) | 75.9 mm (2.99 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.77 mm (0.35 inches) | 8.55 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 199.4 g (7.03 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | IP52 |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Purple | Black, Green, Pink |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, rear | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc SC9863A1 |
| Max clock | 2000 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture |
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
- 4 cores at 1.2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 1.6 GHz: Cortex-A55 |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 28 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP2 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| GPU shading units | 48 | 64 |
| GPU clock | 1000 MHz | 550 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~96 GFLOPS | ~70.4 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 83424 | 57449 |
| GPU | 37635 | 12577 |
| Memory | 62208 | 45538 |
| UX | 67771 | 46872 |
| Total score | 252374 | 162611 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Max surface temperature | 45.8 °C | - |
| Stability | 97% | - |
| Graphics test | 4 FPS | - |
| Graphics score | 725 | - |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 7153 | - |
| Video editing | 6303 | - |
| Photo editing | 17678 | - |
| Data manipulation | 5540 | - |
| Writing score | 10068 | - |
Memory
| RAM size | 3, 4, 6 GB | 3, 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 32, 64, 128 GB | 64, 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 256 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| ROM | MIUI 13 | - |
| OS size | 13 GB | - |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | - |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | No | No |
| Full charging time | 2:05 hr | 2:10 hr |
Camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8150 x 6150 | - |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | - | No |
| Lenses | 2 (50 MP + 0.1 MP) | 2 (50 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens |
- 50 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Sensor: 1/2.76" (CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
- 50 MP
- Phase autofocus |
| Macro lens | - |
- 2 MP
|
| Depth lens |
- 0.1 MP
|
- |
| Camera features |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.0 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi features |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | Micro USB | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC * | Depends on the region | No |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM * | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support * | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat * | 7 | 4 |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | December 2022 | February 2023 |
| Release date | January 2023 | February 2023 |
| Sensors |
- Accelerometer
- Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 10 W | Yes, 10 W |
*
Disclaimer!
NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the camera, performance, gaming, battery life, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Xiaomi Redmi 12C . But if the design is more of a priority – go for the Nokia C32 .
