Redmi 12C vs Vivo Y18

The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo Y18 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y18 leads — 37/100 vs 25/100 (a 12-point difference).

The Vivo Y18 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 Y18
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Redmi 12C better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes Vivo Y18 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 Y18, the Vivo Y18 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 Y18 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 Y18 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Redmi 12C: The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y18: The Vivo Y18 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 12C Vivo Y18
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 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS MIUI 13 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 840 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm
Weight 192 g 185 g
Launch price $120
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo Y18
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo Y18
  • 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 Y18
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo Y18, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 12C MediaTek Helio G85
25/100
346495 AnTuTu
Vivo Y18 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 Y18
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 Y18 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 Y18 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo Y18?

The Vivo Y18 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 Y18?

The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y18 — 37/100.

Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Vivo Y18?

The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y18 is a better fit for everyday use.