Redmi 12 4G vs TCL K70
The Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 38/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12 4G
TCL K70
What makes Redmi 12 4G better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 4G vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 5 points higher (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the Redmi 12 4G are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 4G | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $149 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: —
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 4G and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads Redmi 12 4G by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 12 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (44/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the Redmi 12 4G are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 4G or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 edges out the Redmi 12 4G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 4G and the TCL K70?
The Redmi 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 4G or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 4G over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL K70 (44/100 vs 29/100).