Redmi 12C vs Vivo X Fold6
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $120 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 25/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 346,495); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.8mm).
Redmi 12C
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $1900
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher value score: 80/100 vs 32/100
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (80/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $120 | $1900 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Redmi 12C by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1780. Redmi 12C was $1780 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (87/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (82/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (100/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (80/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.