This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Xiaomi Redmi 12C and vivo Y18 smartphones.
The Xiaomi Redmi 12C features a slightly larger 6.71-inch display and 10W charging rate.
Meanwhile, the vivo Y18 features a 6.56-inch display, 15W charging rate and IP54 dust & water resistance. It is more expensive.
| Specs | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | vivo Y18 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1650 Pixels 268 ppi) with 20.6:9 Aspect Ratio, 500nits brightness, and notch | 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1612 Pixels, 269 ppi) with 20.15:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and notch |
| Size | 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.77 mm | 163.63 x 75.58 x 8.39 mm (Brown) or 8.53 mm (Aqua) |
| Weight | 192 g | 185 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistant | |
| Colors | Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple, and Mint Green | Mocha Brown, Wave Aqua |
| Our pick: |
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vivo Y18 The vivo Y18 is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 3GB, 4GB, or 6GB of RAM | 6GB or 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 12 with MIUI 13 | Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 |
| Our pick: |
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vivo Y18
The vivo Y18 has similar performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) QVGA auxiliary lens -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 0.08MP Adjunct Lens -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
5 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 720p video recording |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the listed specifications, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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Xiaomi Redmi 12C
The Xiaomi Redmi 12C has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | Up to 150% volume booster |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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vivo Y18
Based on the specs, it has higher maximum volume and a compass. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 10W charging rate | 15W charging rate |
| Our pick: |
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vivo Y18
The vivo Y18 has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱5,499.00 - Official price of 3GB+32GB version in the Philippines ₱6,499.00 - Official price of 4GB+64GB version in the Philippines ₱7,499.00 - Official price of 4GB+128GB version in the Philippines |
₱6,499.00 - Official price of 6GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱7,499.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | March 23, 2023 | May 31, 2024 |
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