In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S 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 Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 160.46 mm | 168.76 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has greater height than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. |
Width | 74.5 mm | 76.41 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has greater width than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. |
Depth | 8.29 mm | 8.77 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is narrower than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. |
Weight | 178.8 g | 192 g | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is lighter than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. |
Body Colour | Onyx grey | Pebble white | Graphite grey | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Xiaomi Redmi 12C is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP53 | - | |
SAR Value | 0.904 W/kg (body), 0.599 W/kg (head), 1.896 W/kg (limb) | 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 Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.43" | 6.71" | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has larger screen size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1650 x 720 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 409 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 20.6:9 | |
Max Brightness | 1100 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has better display brightness than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
Contrast Ratio | 4500000:1 | 1500:1 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has better display contrast ratio than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
Display Enhancement Technology | 8-bit colour, Sunlight mode 2.0 | - | |
Display Features | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Reading mode 3 | Reading mode, Dot Display, 70% NTSC |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.05 GHz | 2 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core | |
Graphics System (GPU) | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 3 GB + up to 5 GB virtual extension | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 32 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
Memory Interface | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has better camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
Sensor Size | 1/1.97" | 1/2.76" | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better camera sensor size than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. |
Pixel Size | 0.7 μm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Slow motion video, Time-lapse mode, night mode, AI Beautify, AI Portrait bokeh, Video Macro mode, 64MP mode | Night mode, portrait mode, 50MP mode | |
Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | - | AI Dual camera, 4-in-1 pixel binning |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | - | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 118 degree(s) | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Macro camera | - |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Depth camera | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.45 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S. |
Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode, AI Beauty, AI Portrait bokeh, Timed burst | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Mi Turbo Charge | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S 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 Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 | |
User Interface | MIUI 12.5 | MIUI 13 | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | - | |
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 38, 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 2600, 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 | |
Wireless Interface | Wi-Fi | 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. |
MEDIA | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Sound Enhancements | Hi-Res audio certified | - |
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FEATURES | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | 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, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope | Accelerometer, virtual proximity sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Security Technology | AI face unlock | AI face unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Low blue light mode, Fast Charging, linear motor, dual stereo speakers | Fast Charging | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case | USB cable, SIM card removal tool, 10W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP53, TUV SUD, IEC 60529, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | - |