Redmi 12C vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 25/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 346,495); the ZTE Axon 30S is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.8mm).
Redmi 12C
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 55W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 29 points higher (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12C leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 55W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Redmi 12C by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (61/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (43/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 29 points (54/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.