Redmi 12C vs Vivo Y03

The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo Y03 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y03 leads — 37/100 vs 25/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y03 doesn't.

The Vivo Y03 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Performance 29
Display 32
Camera 0
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money 32
Vivo Y03
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Redmi 12C better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes Vivo Y03 better?
  • Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 192g

  • Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Vivo Y03, the Vivo Y03 scores 12 points higher (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y03 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y03 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Redmi 12C: The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y03: The Vivo Y03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 12C Vivo Y03
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 346495 346495
Geekbench Single 420 420
Geekbench Multi 1364 1364
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650 720x1612
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 45
Main camera 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS MIUI 13 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm 163.8×75.7×8.4 mm
Weight 192 g 185 g
Launch price $120
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y03
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo Y03
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo Y03
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo Y03, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 12C MediaTek Helio G85
25/100
346495 AnTuTu
Vivo Y03 MediaTek Helio G85
37/100
346495 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 12C
$120
Vivo Y03
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y03 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y03 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo Y03?

The Vivo Y03 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Vivo Y03?

The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y03 — 37/100.

Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Vivo Y03?

The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y03 is a better fit for everyday use.