Redmi 17C vs Redmi 12C comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Redmi 17C	Redmi 12C
key specs
Display	6.88-inch	6.71-inch
Processor	MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra	MediaTek Helio G85
Front Camera	5-megapixel	5-megapixel
Rear Camera	13-megapixel + Unspecified	50-megapixel
RAM	4GB	4GB, 6GB
Storage	128GB	64GB, 128GB
Battery Capacity	5160mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 12
Resolution	720x1600 pixels	720x1650 pixels
general
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi 17C	Redmi 12C
Release date	June 23, 2026	December 31, 2022
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	No	No
Dimensions (mm)	171.88 x 77.80 x 8.22	168.76 x 76.41 x 8.77
Weight (g)	206.00	192.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5160	5000
Removable battery	No	-
Wireless charging	No	-
Colours	Black, Danxia Red and Sea Breeze Blue	Lavender, Mint Green, Sea Blue and Shadow Black
Form factor	-	Touchscreen
Fast charging	-	Proprietary
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	HD+	HD+
Screen size (inches)	6.88	6.71
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	720x1600 pixels	720x1650 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	500
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra	MediaTek Helio G85
RAM	4GB	4GB, 6GB
Internal storage	128GB	64GB, 128GB
Expandable storage	Yes	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	-	500
camera
Rear camera	13-megapixel + Unspecified	50-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	1	2
Front camera	5-megapixel	5-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Pop-Up Camera	-	No
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 12
Skin	HyperOS 3	MIUI 13
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.10
NFC	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Headphones	3.5mm	3.5mm
Number of SIMs	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM	-
3G	Yes	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	-
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	-
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	-

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