Apple iPhone 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10C - Detailed Phone Comparison

Detailed Comparison

Specification

General

Launch Date October 23, 2020 March 23, 2022
Release Year 2020 2022

Physical

Volume 77.62 cm³ 107.83 cm³
Screen Size to Weight Ratio 3.72 "/g 3.53 "/g
Weight 164 g 190 g
Height 146.7 mm 169.6 mm
Width 71.5 mm 76.6 mm
Thickness 7.4 mm 8.3 mm
Foldable Design No No
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Red
  • Blue
  • White
  • Green
  • Purple
  • Mint Green
  • Graphite Gray
  • Ocean Blue

Display

Screen Size 6.1 " 6.71 "
Resolution 1170 x 2532 720 x 1650
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 21:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio 87.1 % 82 %
Pixel Density 460 PPI 268 PPI
Refresh Rate N/A N/A
Typical Brightness N/A N/A
HBM Brightness 625 nits N/A
Peak Brightness 1200 nits N/A

Hardware

Battery Capacity per Screen Area 75.65 mAh/in² 111.05 mAh/in²
Battery Density 36.27 mAh/cm³ 46.37 mAh/cm³
Battery Capacity 2815 mAh 5000 mAh
NFC Support Yes Yes
Chipset Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm) Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU Apple GPU (4-core graphics) Adreno 610

Connectivity

USB Version 2.0 2.0
OTG Support 1
DisplayPort
DisplayPort Version N/A N/A
USB Features Lightning 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Software

Operating System iOS Android
Initial OS Version 14.1 11
Maximum OS Version 18

Comparison Summary

1. Specifications Comparison

Design

FeatureApple iPhone 12Xiaomi Redmi 10CPractical Impact
Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm169.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 mmThe iPhone 12 is significantly more compact and easier to handle with one hand. The Redmi 10C is larger and bulkier.
Weight164g190gThe iPhone 12 is lighter, making it more comfortable to hold for extended periods. The Redmi 10C is noticeably heavier.
BuildStandardStandardBoth phones are standard smartphones, no foldable design.

Display

FeatureApple iPhone 12Xiaomi Redmi 10CPractical Impact
Size6.1"6.71"The Redmi 10C offers a larger viewing area, better for media consumption and gaming. The iPhone 12 offers better portability.
Resolution1170x2532720x1650The iPhone 12 has a much sharper display, resulting in clearer text and images. The Redmi 10C's display will appear less crisp.
PPI460268Higher PPI on the iPhone 12 translates to finer details and less pixelation.
TechnologyOLEDIPS LCDOLED displays on the iPhone 12 offer superior contrast, deeper blacks, and more vibrant colors compared to the IPS LCD on the Redmi 10C.
Refresh Rate60Hz60HzBoth phones have the same refresh rate which is standard.
Brightness1200 nits0 nitsThe iPhone 12 is much brighter and more viewable in direct sunlight. The Redmi 10C's brightness specification is missing, which is a concern.

Performance

FeatureApple iPhone 12Xiaomi Redmi 10CPractical Impact
ChipsetApple A14 Bionic (5 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)The A14 Bionic is significantly faster and more powerful. The iPhone 12 will offer much smoother performance, faster app loading, and better gaming capabilities. The Snapdragon 680 is a budget chipset suitable for basic tasks.
AnTuTu Score1,083,947248,639Quantifies the performance difference. The iPhone 12 is over four times faster.
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Adreno 610The Apple GPU is much more powerful, resulting in significantly better graphics performance for gaming and other graphically intensive tasks.

Camera

FeatureApple iPhone 12Xiaomi Redmi 10CPractical Impact
Main Camera12MP, f/1.6, 1/2.55"50MP, f/1.8, 1/2.76"While the Redmi 10C has a higher megapixel count, the iPhone 12's larger sensor and wider aperture allow for better low-light performance and overall image quality. The iPhone 12 offers OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) for sharper photos and videos.
Selfie Camera12MP, f/2.25MP, f/2.2The iPhone 12's selfie camera will capture more detailed and higher-quality selfies.
Wide Angle Lens12MP, f/2.4NoneThe iPhone 12 offers a wide-angle lens, allowing users to capture more of the scene in a single shot. This is useful for landscapes and group photos.
Portrait Mode (depth)None2MP, f/2.4Xiaomi Redmi 10C has a dedicated depth sensor for better portrait mode photos with blurred backgrounds.
Video RecordingUp to 4K@60fpsUp to 1080p@30fpsThe iPhone 12 can record higher-resolution videos with better stabilization and dynamic range.
DxOMark ScoreMobile: 117, Selfie: 132Not TestedProvides an objective measure of camera performance. The iPhone 12 has a much higher score.

Battery

FeatureApple iPhone 12Xiaomi Redmi 10CPractical Impact
Capacity2815mAh5000mAhThe Redmi 10C has a significantly larger battery, likely resulting in much longer battery life.
Charging20W Fast Charging18W Fast ChargingWhile not a huge difference, the iPhone 12's 20W charging is slightly faster.
FeaturesMagSafe, Qi Wireless ChargingReverse ChargingThe iPhone 12 offers wireless charging capabilities. The Redmi 10C can be used to charge other devices.

Software

FeatureApple iPhone 12Xiaomi Redmi 10CPractical Impact
OSiOS 14.1 (Upgradable)Android 11iOS is known for its smooth performance, user-friendliness, and strong privacy features. Android offers greater customization and open-source flexibility. The update cycle is better on iPhones.

Connectivity

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Emily Harper
Emily Harper

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