Redmi 12C vs Vivo Y28 4G

The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo Y28 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y28 4G leads — 37/100 vs 25/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y28 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y28 4G doesn't.

The Vivo Y28 4G 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 Y28 4G

Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Redmi 12C better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Overall rating 25/100

What makes Vivo Y28 4G better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Vivo Y28 4G, the Vivo Y28 4G scores 12 points higher (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y28 4G leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y28 4G leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y28 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y28 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y28 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 12C Vivo Y28 4G
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 348562 348562
Geekbench Single 419 419
Geekbench Multi 1461 1461
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650 720x1608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 10W 44W
DXOMark (camera) 45 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS MIUI 13 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection — IP64
Dimensions 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 199 g
Launch price $120 —

Camera comparison

Redmi 12C

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera

Vivo Y28 4G

  • 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 Y28 4G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 12C

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

Vivo Y28 4G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 12C and Vivo Y28 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 12C MediaTek Helio G85
25/100
348562 AnTuTu
Vivo Y28 4G MediaTek Helio G85
37/100
348562 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 12C

$120

Vivo Y28 4G

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 Y28 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y28 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y28 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Vivo Y28 4G 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 Y28 4G?

The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y28 4G — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Vivo Y28 4G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Vivo Y28 4G?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo Y28 4G (30/100 vs 0/100).