Poco C51 vs Redmi 12C – which phone should you buy under ₹ 10,000?

Apr 10, 2023

By: Sourabh Jain

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Price

Poco C51, priced at ₹8,499 for the lone 4GB and 64GB variant | Redmi 12C, starting at ₹8,999 for the 4GB and 64GB variant.

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Display

While the Poco C51 features a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD, the Redmi 12C has a slightly bigger 6.71-inch HD+ LCD.

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Refresh rate

While the Redmi 12C comes with a 60Hz display, the Poco C51 has a 120Hz display which offers smoother visuals.

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Processor

The Poco C51 is equipped with the Helio G36 chipset, and the Redmi 12C offers the Helio G85 chipset. The Helio G85 is more powerful when compared to the Helio G36.

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Storage

Poco C51 – 4GB + 64GB | Redmi 12C – 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB

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Rear camera

Poco C51 – 8MP primary camera and a secondary depth sensor | Redmi 12C – 50MP primary and a 2MP depth sensor

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Front camera

Both devices feature a 5MP selfie camera.

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Battery and charging

Poco C51 –5,000mAh with 10W charging | Redmi 12C – 5,000mAh with 10W charging

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Fingerprint sensor

Both devices feature a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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Colour options

Poco C51 – Royal Blue and Power Black | Redmi 12C – Matte Black, Royal Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender Purple

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