Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy M05
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M05 leads — 33/100 vs 25/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M05 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy M05
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M05 better?
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Samsung Galaxy M05 scores 8 points higher (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy M05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M05
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Samsung Galaxy M05 edges out the Redmi 12C by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Samsung Galaxy M05 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy M05?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy M05 (30/100 vs 0/100).