Realme C73 vs Redmi 12C
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $120 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 25/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 348,562); the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Redmi 12C
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Redmi 12C, the Realme C73 scores 17 points higher (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, 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 Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Redmi 12C by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (20/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C73 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 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 Realme C73 (55/100 vs 32/100).