The work of 5G distribution across the country is nearing completion. As a result, many people are now seeing 5G handsets in their hands. Again many 4G phone users are upgrading their devices to take advantage of this new generation networking option. If you want to do the same, Redmi has two affordable options. The first is the Redmi 13C 5G and the second is the Redmi 12 5G. There are several feature similarities between the two phones. Again the difference will be noticed. That's why the difference in price is Rs 1,000. Let's see which one is better between Redmi 13C 5G and Redmi 12 5G.
Redmi 13C 5G vs Redmi 12 5G: Price
The Redmi 13C 5G phone is available in a total of three storage variants in India. Of which the base model with 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at Tk 10,999. Besides, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage options can be bought for Tk 12,499 and Tk 14,499 respectively. Available in Startrail Black, Startrail Silver and Startrail Green colors.
The Redmi 12 5G smartphone has also been launched in the country in a total of three storage variants. Of which 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage is priced at Tk 11,999. And 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage options are priced at Tk 13,499 and Tk 15,499 respectively. It will be available in Jade Black, Pastel Blue and Moonstone Silver colors.
Redmi 13C 5G vs Redmi 12 5G : Display
Coming with a flat frame design, the Redmi 13C 5G smartphone features a 6.74-inch HD Plus (1600×720 pixels) LCD dew-drop notch display panel. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and supports 90 Hz refresh rate, maximum brightness of 600 nits and DC dimming technology. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is also available as a security feature.
The Redmi 12 5G smartphone features a 6.79-inch Full HD Plus (2,460 x 1,080 pixels) display, which offers a 90Hz refresh rate and 550 nits peak brightness. And as a security feature, it also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Redmi 13C 5G vs Redmi 12 5G : Processor, Operating System, RAM, Storage
Redmi 13C 5G phone uses MediaTek Dimension 6100 Plus processor. It will be available with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The handset is powered by MIUI 14 custom skin based on Android 13.
The Redmi 12 5G phone comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor to deliver better performance. It will have up to 8 GB of RAM and a maximum of 256 GB of storage. The model runs on MIUI 14 custom user interface based on Android 13.
Redmi 13C 5G vs Redmi 12 5G : Camera
Talking about the camera department, the Redmi 13C 5G phone has a dual rear camera setup. Its primary sensor is 50 megapixels. The resolution of the auxiliary lens is unknown. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.
On the other hand, for photography and videography, the Redmi 12 5G smartphone features a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. Again, the 8 megapixel selfie camera on the front of the device is noteworthy
Redmi 13C 5G vs Redmi 12 5G : Battery, Connectivity Options
For connectivity the Redmi 13C 5G smartphone – includes dual SIM slots, 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, USB Type-C port, microSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Moreover, the handset has a 5,000mAh capacity battery, which supports 18W charging. However, only 10 watt charger is included in the retail box.
Connectivity options on the Redmi 12 5G smartphone include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IR blaster. A 5,000mAh capacity battery is included for power backup, which supports 18W fast charging technology.
