Redmi 12C vs Vivo Y17s
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo Y17s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y17s leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y17s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Vivo Y17s
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Vivo Y17s better?
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Vivo Y17s, the Vivo Y17s scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y17s leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y17s is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y17s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17s is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Vivo Y17s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y17s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y17s
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y17s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo Y17s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y17s
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y17s is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y17s significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y17s is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo Y17s?
The Vivo Y17s edges out the Redmi 12C by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Vivo Y17s?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y17s — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo Y17s?
The Vivo Y17s leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Vivo Y17s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo Y17s (30/100 vs 0/100).