The Redmi 12 series was launched in India today, with 4G and 5G variants. The Redmi 12 4G model comes with MediaTek Helio G88 SoC with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB inbuilt storage, while the Redmi 12 5G comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Onboard storage. The smartphones come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W wired fast charging. The phones run Android-based MIUI 14 operating system out of the box.
Redmi 12 4G, Redmi 12 5G India price, availability
The base 4GB + 128GB variant of the Redmi 12 4G is priced at Rs. 8,999, while the 6GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 10,999. Prices include bank quotes or exchange discounts in rupees. 1,000. This model is available in Jade Black, Moonlight Silver, and Light Blue color options.
The 4GB + 128GB variant of the Redmi 12 5G is available in similar color options and is priced at Rs. 10,999, while the 6GB + 128GB variant and 8GB + 256GB variant are marked at Rs. 12,499 and Rs.14,999 respectively. These variants also include bank or loyalty discounts.
The Redmi 12 series phones will be available in the country from 12 noon (IST) on August 4 through the official Redmi website, Mi Home, Amazon, Flipkart and Xiaomi partner retail stores.
Redmi 12 4G, Redmi 12 5G specifications and features
Both Redmi 12 models feature a 6.79-inch Full HD+ (1,080 x 2,460 pixels) display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, a touch sampling rate of 240Hz, and a peak brightness of 450 nits. The screen comes with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. They boot MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box.
Redmi 12 4G is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 SoC, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of built-in storage. Meanwhile, the Redmi 12 5G is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB USF 2.2 onboard storage. Storage can be expanded up to 1TB using a micro-SD card. Both phones support virtual RAM expansion up to 12GB and 16GB respectively.
As for the camera, Redmi 12 4G is equipped with three rear cameras. It includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor with a macro sensor. The Redmi 12 5G, on the other hand, comes with a 50-megapixel primary rear sensor along with a 2-megapixel sensor with a macro lens. Both phones have an 8-megapixel front-facing camera housed in a center-aligned punch-hole notch at the top of the display.
The Redmi 12 series mobile phones are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and support 18W wired fast charging. In addition to their respective 4G and 5G connectivity, the phones also support WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, v5.0, NFC and USB Type-C connectivity. The phones feature a 3.5mm audio jack and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. They have an IP53 dust and water resistance rating. The phone weighs 199 grams and measures 168.60mm x 76.28mm x 8.17mm.
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