Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.71", IPS LCD, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP/5MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 10W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Matte Black, Royal Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple | Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 30, 2023 | February 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 06, 2023 | March 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹8,999 | ₹12,499 | ||
| Colors | Matte Black, Royal Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple | Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black | ||
| Launch | March 30, 2023 | February 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 06, 2023 | March 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹8,999 | ₹12,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1650 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20.6:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | |||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1650 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20.6:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 385 ppi | |||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Weight | 192 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 192 grams | 191 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | |||
| Port | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G85 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) | |||
| AI Features | AI Camera | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 6 year(s) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, Palm Shutter, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, Palm Shutter, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | |||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner (Rear Mounted) | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Rear Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner (Rear Mounted) | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
