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.
Redmi 12C
Vivo Y03
- Overall rating 25/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 | — |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y03
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y03
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y03
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo Y03, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Vivo Y03
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.