Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Realme C55

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S Realme C55
PHONES
Phone Names Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S Realme C55
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch
Announced2023, March 062023, March 07
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, April 26Available. Released 2023, March 08
Body
Build-Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm (6.30 x 2.91 x 0.32 in)165.6 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight176 g (6.21 oz)189.5 g (6.70 oz)
Display
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
Size6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)IPS LCD, 90Hz, 680 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetMediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
OSAndroid 13, MIUI 14Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Main Camera
Dual-64 MP, (wide), 1/2.0", PDAF Auxiliary lens
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Single-8 MP, (wide)
Triple108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)-
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30/60fps
Selfie camera
Features-HDR, panorama
Single16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)8 MP, (wide)
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack YesYes
35mm jackYesYes
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared portYes-
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes, 360˚ (market/region dependent)
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1), BDS (B1)GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioStereo FM radio, recordingNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery
Charging33W wired33W wired, 50% in 29 min
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsOnyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl GreenSun Shower, Rainy Night, Rainforest
Models2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42LRMX3710
Price€ 122.47 / $ 149.99 / £ 229.89₹ 8,399
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 123h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: 1264:1 (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -31.8 LUFS (Below average)
Performance- AnTuTu: 257263 (v9) GeekBench: 1452 (v5.1), 1413 (v6) GFXBench: 9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
OUR TESTS
Battery (old)-Endurance rating 123h
Camera-Photo / Video
Display-1264:1 contrast ratio, 659 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker--31.8 LUFS (Below average)
Performance-AnTuTu: 257263 (v9) GeekBench: 1452 (v5.1), 1413 (v6) GFXBench: 9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)