Poco M8 5G vs Redmi 12C comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Poco M8 5G	Redmi 12C
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	Read Review	-
Design Rating		-
Display Rating		-
Software Rating		-
Performance Rating		-
Battery Life Rating		-
Camera Rating		-
Value for Money Rating		-
key specs
Display	6.77-inch	6.71-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3	MediaTek Helio G85
Front Camera	20-megapixel	5-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel	50-megapixel
RAM	6GB, 8GB	4GB, 6GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB
Battery Capacity	5520mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 12
Resolution	1080x2392 pixels	720x1650 pixels
general
Brand	Poco	Xiaomi
Model	M8 5G	Redmi 12C
Release date	January 8, 2026	December 31, 2022
Launched in India	Yes	No
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	164.00 x 75.42 x 7.35	168.76 x 76.41 x 8.77
Weight (g)	178.00	192.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5520	5000
Removable battery	No	-
Fast charging	45W Fast Charging	Proprietary
Wireless charging	No	-
Colours	Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, Frost Silver	Lavender, Mint Green, Sea Blue and Shadow Black
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	FHD+	HD+
Screen size (inches)	6.77	6.71
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2392 pixels	720x1650 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass 7i	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	387	500
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	6GB, 8GB	4GB, 6GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	64GB, 128GB
Expandable storage	-	Yes
Expandable storage type	-	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	500
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel	50-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	2	2
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	20-megapixel	5-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Pop-Up Camera	No	No
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 12
Skin	HyperOS 2	MIUI 13
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.10	Yes, v 5.10
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Number of SIMs	2	2
Headphones	-	3.5mm
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	-
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	-
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes

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