Motorola Moto G23 vs Redmi 12C

The Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G23 leads — 30/100 vs 25/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: per DXOMark lab testing, the Motorola Moto G23 has the stronger camera (54 vs 45).

The Motorola Moto G23 edges out the Redmi 12C by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G23
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera 6
Battery 45
Portability 67
Value for money
Redmi 12C
Performance 29
Display 32
Camera 0
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money 32
What makes Motorola Moto G23 better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 184g vs 192g

  • Better camera (6/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Redmi 12C, the Motorola Moto G23 scores 5 points higher (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G23 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

Motorola Moto G23: The Motorola Moto G23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 12C: The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G23 Redmi 12C
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 346495 346495
Geekbench Single 420 420
Geekbench Multi 1364 1364
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1650
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 10W
DXOMark (camera) 54 45
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13 MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm
Weight 184 g 192 g
Launch price $120
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G23
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
6
camera
Redmi 12C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G23
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi 12C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Redmi 12C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G23 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G23 MediaTek Helio G85
30/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi 12C MediaTek Helio G85
25/100
346495 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G23
Price unknown
Redmi 12C
$120
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (6/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G23 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Redmi 12C?

The Motorola Moto G23 edges out the Redmi 12C by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Redmi 12C?

The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Redmi 12C?

The Motorola Moto G23 leads on camera score (6/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 over the Redmi 12C?

The Motorola Moto G23 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.