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; estimated prices are $120 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 29/100 vs 13/100 (a 16-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 (524,785 vs 346,495); the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Realme C73
Redmi 12C
- Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Redmi 12C, the Realme C73 scores 16 points higher (29/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Realme C73 | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $120 | $120 |
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme C73 and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Redmi 12C by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi 12C — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C73 leads on camera score (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 12C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.