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.

The Vivo Y17s edges out the Redmi 12C by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 12C

Performance 29
Display 32
Camera 0
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money 32

Vivo Y17s

Performance 29
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 66
Value for money —

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
0
camera

Vivo Y17s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 12C

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Vivo Y17s

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 12C

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo Y17s

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo Y17s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 12C MediaTek Helio G85
25/100
348562 AnTuTu
Vivo Y17s MediaTek Helio G85
34/100
348562 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 12C

$120

Vivo Y17s

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 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).