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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G23
Redmi 12C
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G23 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G23
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G23 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G23
Price unknownDetailed 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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Moto G23 (44/100 vs 32/100).