Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $120 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 13/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 346,495); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has the stronger camera (140 vs 45); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 192g).
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper: $120 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1364
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 192g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 50 points higher (63/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12C leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12C leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (100/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 163 g | |
| Price | $120 | $1099 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Redmi 12C by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $979. Redmi 12C is cheaper by $979.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (73/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (36/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (96/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 12C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 50 points (63/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.