Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi 12C
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $109 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 25/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 348,562); the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Redmi 12C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi 12C
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $120
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi 12C, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 17 points higher (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (30/100 vs 0/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Redmi 12C — 32/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Redmi 12C by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Lava Blaze Dragon was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (56/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi 12C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Blaze Dragon (30/100 vs 0/100).