Redmi Note 12 vs Realme C85
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.8", LCD, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 7000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Main Camera | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Ice Blue, Lunar Black, Sunrise Gold | Parrot Purple, Peacock Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 30, 2023 | November 28, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 30, 2023 | November 28, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹17,999 | ₹15,499 |
Display
Winner:Redmi Note 12
| Type | AMOLED | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 1570 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 256 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme C85
| Weight | 188 grams | 215 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H compliant* |
Processor
Winner:Realme C85
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 12
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | AI Scene Detection, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Movie frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode | Cinematic Mode, Dual View, HDR, HIGH-RES, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Macro Video Recording | 120fps Slo-mo, Cinematic mode |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition | AI Assistant, AI Camera, AI Display, AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Effective, AI Netpilot, AI Network, AI Smart Loop, Circle to Search, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme C85
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, HDR, Palm Shutter, Portrait Mode | Dual--view Video, Face unlock, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, Time Lapse | 1080p@30 fps, 720@30fps, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Realme C85
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme C85
| 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, GLONASS, GPS | A-GNSS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
