Redmi 12 vs TCL K70
The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $150 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-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
TCL K70
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
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
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $150
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi 12 — 52/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 | 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 | — | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads Redmi 12 by 36.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. TCL K70 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (44/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL K70 (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 edges out the Redmi 12 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the TCL K70?
The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 48/100).