Redmi 12 4G vs TCL 50 SE
The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 12 4G leads — 38/100 vs 37/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 SE has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12 4G
TCL 50 SE
What makes Redmi 12 4G better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the TCL 50 SE, the Redmi 12 4G scores 1 points higher (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 SE and the Redmi 12 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 SE and the Redmi 12 4G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 4G | TCL 50 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
TCL 50 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 4G and TCL 50 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 SE and the Redmi 12 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 SE and the Redmi 12 4G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 4G or the TCL 50 SE?
The Redmi 12 4G edges out the TCL 50 SE by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL 50 SE?
The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the TCL 50 SE — 37/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 12 4G over the TCL 50 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi 12 4G (33/100 vs 30/100).