In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 12C. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch slider | Touch | |
| Height | 157.89 mm | 168.76 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has greater height than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Width | 74.69 mm | 76.41 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has greater width than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Depth | 8.46 mm | 8.77 mm | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G is narrower than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | Xiaomi Redmi 12C is lighter than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Body Colour | Sapphire blue | Onyx black | Graphite grey | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Xiaomi Redmi 12C is waterproof. |
| SAR Value | 1.577 W/kg (body), 1.557 W/kg (head) | 0.957 W/kg (body), 0.979 W/kg (head), 2.208 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | Micro-USB Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.39" | 6.71" | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1650 x 720 pixels | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 403 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.6:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better display brightness than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
| Contrast Ratio | 60000:1 | 1500:1 | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
| HDR | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has HDR. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight mode | - | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode | Reading mode, Dot Display, 70% NTSC |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | 2 GHz | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
| Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 640 | - |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 3 GB + up to 5 GB virtual extension | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 32 GB | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
| Memory Interface | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.76" | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | - | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | HDR | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Nightscape capture mode, Personalized AI Beautify | Night mode, portrait mode, 50MP mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has face detection. |
| Light Source | Flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | AI scene and object detection, Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI Super Resolution, low-light enhancement technology, AI special effects | AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 pixel binning |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | Samsung S5K3M3+ | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1 μm | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 24 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX576 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.8 μm | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Magic mirror | - | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Bokeh Mode, AI Beautify, AI makeup | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | AI portrait mode, 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, Video Beautify, AI scene detection, AI dynamic bokeh, AI studio lighting, AI real-time video background blurring, AI eye light | - |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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| Sensor Name (2nd Front) | OC0A10 | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 1.75 μm | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3800 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | - | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | - | 508 hours | |
| Talk Time | - | 2040 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk: up to 2040 min Standby: up to 508 hrs Playback (video): up to 20 hrs Gaming: up to 13 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 4G | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | - | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | - | MIUI 13 | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X | - | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | N78 | - | |
| 5G NR Frequency | TDD TD 3500 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, apt-X HD | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | - |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, vibration sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor | Accelerometer, virtual proximity sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
| Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, MU-MIMO technology | Fast Charging |
| OTHERS | Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 jack audio cable | USB cable, SIM card removal tool, 10W charger |
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