Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs Redmi 12C
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads — 50/100 vs 25/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 348,562); the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Duo 3
Redmi 12C
What makes Lava Blaze Duo 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 181g vs 192g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs the Redmi 12C, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 scores 25 points higher (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (74/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Duo 3 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Duo 3 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads Redmi 12C by 99.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Blaze Duo 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (51/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (74/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 25 points (50/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads on performance (51/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Duo 3 over the Redmi 12C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (79/100 vs 32/100).