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).
Redmi 12C
Vivo Y18
- 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 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).
| 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 | — |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y18
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y18
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo Y18, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Vivo Y18
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.