Xiaomi Redmi 12 vs Realme C55

58 out of 100

57 out of 100

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.79-inch Xiaomi Redmi 12 (with MediaTek Helio G88) that was released on June 15, 2023, against the Realme C55, which is powered by the same chip and came out 4 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Differences
Review
Specs
Benchmarks
Battery life
Camera
Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 12

Water-resistant body (IP53 classification)
Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
Has an ultra-wide angle camera lens
Has a built-in infrared port

Reasons to consider the Realme C55

Delivers 22% higher peak brightness (663 against 545 nits)
Supports higher wattage charging (33W versus 18W)

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 12 and Realme C55 crucial features

Display

Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness

Redmi 12

Realme C55

Camera

Photo and video recording quality

Redmi 12

Realme C55

Performance

CPU and memory performance (apps, system)

Redmi 12

Realme C55

Gaming

Capabilities for playing modern games

Redmi 12

Realme C55

Battery

Battery life, charging type and speed

Redmi 12

Realme C55

Connectivity

Networks, ports, data transmission

Redmi 12

Realme C55

NanoReview Score

Final comparison evaluation

Redmi 12

Realme C55

Value for money

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Phone:

Redmi 12

Realme C55

Display

Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Size	6.79 inches	6.72 inches
Resolution	1080 x 2460 pixels	1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	20:9
PPI	396 ppi	392 ppi
Refresh rate	90 Hz	90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	No	No
Max rated brightness	550 nits	680 nits
HDR support	No	No
Screen protection	Tempered glass	Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio	85.1%	86.7%

Display tests
RGB color space	96.3%	100%
PWM	Not detected	Not detected
Response time	26 ms	21 ms
Contrast	898:1	1471:1

Peak brightness test (auto)

Redmi 12

545 nits

Realme C55 +22%

663 nits

Design and build

Height	168.6 mm (6.64 inches)	165.6 mm (6.52 inches)
Width	76.28 mm (3 inches)	75.9 mm (2.99 inches)
Thickness	8.17 mm (0.32 inches)	7.89 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight	198.5 g (7 oz)	189.5 g (6.68 oz)
Waterproof	IP53	No
Rear material	Plastic	Plastic
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	Black, Silver, Blue	Blue, Green, Yellow
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, in-button	Yes, in-button

Screen-to-body ratio

Redmi 12

85.1%

Realme C55 +2%

86.7%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi 12 and Realme C55 in the benchmarks

SoC
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G88	MediaTek Helio G88
Max clock	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
CPU cores	8 (2 + 6)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75	- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
Lithography process	12 nanometers	12 nanometers
Graphics	Mali-G52 MP2	Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units	48	48
GPU clock	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
FLOPS	~96 GFLOPS	~96 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Redmi 12 +2%

436

Realme C55

427

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Redmi 12

1233

Realme C55 +15%

1416

AnTuTu Benchmark 10

Redmi 12

270546

Realme C55 +4%

280350

CPU	90479	89657
GPU	41484	49178
Memory	67690	66690
UX	70892	72422
Total score	270546	280350

3DMark Wild Life Performance

Redmi 12

744

Realme C55

742

Max surface temperature	45.2 °C	47.8 °C
Stability	-	98%
Graphics test	4 FPS	4 FPS
Graphics score	744	742

PCMark 3.0

Redmi 12 +4%

8943

Realme C55

8621

Web score	8317	7096
Video editing	6856	6212
Photo editing	18504	19804
Data manipulation	6020	5733
Writing score	8833	9712

Memory

RAM
RAM size	4, 8 GB	6, 8 GB
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Memory clock	1800 MHz	1800 MHz
Channels	2	2

Storage
Storage size	128, 256 GB	128, 256 GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	eMMC 5.1
Memory card	MicroSD	MicroSD
Memory card max size	Up to 1024 GB	Up to 1024 GB

Software

Operating system	Android 13	Android 13
ROM	MIUI 14	Realme UI 4.0
OS size	18 GB	20 GB

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Max charge power	18 W	33 W
Battery type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse charging	No	No
Fast charging	Yes (29% in 30 min)	Yes (27% in 30 min)
Full charging time	2:07 hr	1:09 hr

Battery life tests
Web browsing	09:38 hr	11:36 hr
Watching video	13:58 hr	11:23 hr
Gaming	04:57 hr	05:36 hr
Standby	131 hr	122 hr

General battery life

Redmi 12 +1%

32:52 hr

Realme C55

32:35 hr

Camera

Specs and camera test of smartphones

Main camera
Matrix	50 megapixels	64 megapixels
Image resolution	8150 x 6150	9248 x 6944
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 60FPS
Slow motion	120 FPS (720p)	120 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens	120°	-
Lenses	3 (50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP)	2 (64 MP + 2 MP)
Wide (main) lens	- 50 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Pixel size: 0.64 micron - Sensor: 1/2.76", Samsung S5KJN1 (ISOCELL CMOS) - Phase autofocus	- 64 MP - Pixel size: 0.7 micron - Sensor: 1/2", Omnivision OV64B (CMOS) - Phase autofocus
Ultra-wide lens	- 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Pixel size: 1.14 micron - Sensor: 1/2.8", Sony IMX355 (CMOS)	-
Depth lens	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 - Pixel size: 1.75 micron - Sensor: 1/5", GalaxyCore GC02M1 (CMOS)
Camera features	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode

Selfie camera
Megapixels	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Image resolution	-	3264 x 2448
Aperture	f/2.1	f/2.0
Sensor type	-	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 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.2
Bluetooth features	LE	LE
USB type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	2	2
USB features	- Charging - USB-Storage mode	- Charging - USB-Storage mode
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC *	Depends on the region	Depends on the region
Infrared port	Yes	No

Network
Number of SIM *	2	2
Type of SIM card	Nano	Nano
Multi SIM mode	Standby	Standby
eSIM support *	No	No
Hybrid slot	Yes	No
LTE Cat *	7	7
5G support	No	No

Sound

Speakers	Mono	Mono
Headphone audio jack	Yes	Yes
FM radio	Yes	No
Dolby Atmos	No	No

Speakers test

Max loudness

Redmi 12

79.4 dB

Realme C55 +2%

80.6 dB

Other

Category	Budget	Budget
Announced	June 2023	March 2023
Release date	June 2023	March 2023
Sensors	- Accelerometer - Compass - Fingerprint	- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint
Bundled charger	Not included	Yes, 33 W

* Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

Conclusion

If the camera, software, and design are more important to you, then choose the Xiaomi Redmi 12 . But if the gaming and battery life are more of a priority – go for the Realme C55 .