Poco C55 vs Redmi 12C

The Poco C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C55 leads — 35/100 vs 25/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C55 doesn't.

The Poco C55 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C55
Performance 29
Display 39
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money
Redmi 12C
Performance 29
Display 32
Camera 0
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money 32
What makes Poco C55 better?

  • Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C55 vs the Redmi 12C, the Poco C55 scores 10 points higher (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C55 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.

Poco C55: The Poco C55 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 12C: The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C55 Redmi 12C
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 346495 346495
Geekbench Single 420 420
Geekbench Multi 1364 1364
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650 720x1650
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 10W
DXOMark (camera) 45
Main camera 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm
Weight 192 g 192 g
Launch price $120
Camera comparison
Poco C55
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Redmi 12C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C55
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi 12C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco C55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi 12C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C55 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C55 MediaTek Helio G85
35/100
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
Poco C55
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 Poco C55 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C55 or the Redmi 12C?

The Poco C55 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C55 and the Redmi 12C?

The Poco C55 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.

Should you choose the Poco C55 over the Redmi 12C?

The Poco C55 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.