Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

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40 out 100

Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 30C Manufactured in September, 2024, with display 6.67 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81, vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C, Manufactured in January, 2023 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G85. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages

Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 30C

Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
Lighter design: 187g vs 192g
Infrared port

Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Larger display: 6.71in
Higher pixel density: 268ppi
Newer Bluetooth version: 5.1 vs 5

Versions

Available versions and configurations

Memory Options

- 4/128 GB
- 4/256 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

- 2/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 3/128 GB
- 4/32 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi Redmi 12C

Display

Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness

Tecno Spark 30C

71

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

45

Camera

Main & front camera tests

Tecno Spark 30C

61

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

37

Performance

App & system performance

Tecno Spark 30C

22

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

21

Games

3D gaming performance

Tecno Spark 30C

15

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

18

Battery

Battery life, charging speed & type

Tecno Spark 30C

66

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

62

Connectivity

Connectivity features

Tecno Spark 30C

59

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

53

NanoReview Score

Overall score by NanoReview

Tecno Spark 30C

53

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

40

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Display

Display quality comparison

Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Size	6.67 in	6.71 in
Resolution	720x1600 pixels	720x1650 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9	20.6:9
Pixel density	263 ppi	268 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	No	No
Max brightness	450 nits	400 nits
HDR support	No	No
Screen-to-body ratio	86.2 %	82.6 %

Peak brightness (auto)

Tecno Spark 30C

n/a

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

396 nits

sRGB gamut	n/a	96.1 %
Response time	n/a	30 ms
Contrast	n/a	1191:1

Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi 12C]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison

Height	163.9 mm (6.45 in)	168.76 mm (6.64 in)
Width	76 mm (2.99 in)	76.41 mm (3.01 in)
Thickness	8.5 mm (0.33 in)	8.77 mm (0.35 in)
Weight	187 g (6.6 oz)	192 g (6.77 oz)
Water resistance	IP54	No
Back panel	Plastic	Plastic
Frame	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	- White - Black - Green	- Black - Blue - Green - Purple
Fingerprint sensor	Yes In-Button	Yes rear

Screen-to-body ratio

Tecno Spark 30C

86.2 %

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

82.6 %

Performance

Testing Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi Redmi 12C In benchmarks

Chipset	MediaTek Helio G81	MediaTek Helio G85
Max Frequency	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
CPU Cores	8 (2 + 6)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	- 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55) - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)	- 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55) - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
Process	TSMC	TSMC
Transistor Size	12 nm	12 nm
Neural Processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics	Mali-G52 MP2	Mali-G52 MP2
GPU Cores	48	48
GPU Frequency	950 MHz	1000 MHz
FLOPS	91.2 GFLOPS	96 GFLOPS

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Tecno Spark 30C

449

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

407

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Tecno Spark 30C

1380

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

1269

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)	449	407
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)	1380	1269
Geekbench Compute (GPU)	483	n/a

Sources: Geekbench v6 [Tecno Spark 30C]

AnTuTu 10

Tecno Spark 30C

245145

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

267015

CPU	81702	82825
GPU	35061	42471
Memory	67099	70316
UX	61283	71403
NanoReview Score	245145	267015

3DMark Wild Life

Tecno Spark 30C

n/a

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

725

Max Surface Temp.	n/a	45.8 °C
Stability	n/a	97 %
Graphics Test	n/a	4 fps
Graphics Score	n/a	725

Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi 12C]

PCMark 3.0

Tecno Spark 30C

n/a

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

8529

Writing score	n/a	9971
Web score	n/a	7250
Video editing	n/a	6271
Data manipulation	n/a	5540
NanoReview Score	n/a	8529

Memory

RAM Size	- 4 GB - 6 GB - 8 GB	- 3 GB - 4 GB - 6 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency	1800 MHz	n/a
Channels	2	2

Storage Capacity	- 128 GB - 256 GB	- 32 GB - 64 GB - 128 GB
Storage Type	eMMC 5.1	eMMC 5.1
Memory Card	MicroSD	MicroSD

Software

OS	Android 14	Android 12
OS Size	n/a	13 GB
UI Skin	HiOS 13	MIUI 13

Battery

Volume	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Max Charging Power	18 W	10 W
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Removable	No	No
Wireless Charging	No	No
Reverse Charging	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes (50% in 40 min)	No
Full Charge Time	1:50 h	2:05 h

Main camera

Matrix	50 MP	50 MP
Photo resolution	n/a	8150x6150 pixels
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Flash	Dual LED	LED
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
8K Recording	No	No
4K Recording	No	No
1080p Recording	Yes (Up to 30 fps)	Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Lenses count	Standard: 50 MP Depth	Standard: 50 MP Depth: 0.1 MP
Features	- Bokeh effect - Pro mode	- Bokeh effect - Pro mode

Matrix	50 MP	50 MP
Aperture	n/a	f/1.8
Sensor size	1/2.8	1/2.76
Autofocus	Phase autofocus	Phase autofocus
Stabilization	Digital	Digital

Front camera

Matrix	8 MP	5 MP
Photo resolution	n/a	2592x1944 pixels
Aperture	n/a	f/2.2
Sensor	CMOS	CMOS
Autofocus	No	No
Stabilization	No	Digital
Video resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps	1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor	No	No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version	5	5.1
Bluetooth features	LE	LE
USB type	USB Type-C	Micro USB
USB version	2	2
USB features	- Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG	- Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG
DisplayPort	No	n/a
GPS	- GPS - GLONASS - Galileo	- GPS - GLONASS - Beidou - Galileo
NFC*	No	Varies by region
Infrared Port	Yes	No

SIM Count*	2	2
SIM Type	Nano	Nano
SIM Mode	Dual SIM Standby	Dual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *	No	No
Hybrid Slot	No	No
2G Bands	n/a	GSM B2/3/5/8
3G Bands	n/a	WCDMA B1/5/8
LTE Bands*	n/a	LTE (B1/B3/B5/B8/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41)
LTE category	7	7
5G Support	No	No

Sound

Speakers	Stereo	Mono
3.5 mm Jack	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dolby Atmos	No	No

Max Volume

Tecno Spark 30C

n/a

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

79.7 dB

Other

Class	Budget	Budget
Announced	September, 2024 yr	December, 2022 yr
Release Date	September, 2024 yr	January, 2023 yr
Launch Price ($)	150	150
Sensors	- Accelerometer - Compass - Fingerprint sensor	- Accelerometer - Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included	Yes 18 W	Yes 10 W

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Tecno Spark 30C the clear winner in this comparison.

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Xiaomi Redmi 12C

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Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

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