Highlights
- The POCO C55 is tipped to be a rebranded Redmi 12C.
- The POCO C55 could be the most feature-packed smartphone in the POCO C-Series by the company.
- After a successful launch in China, it is still unclear whether the POCO C55 will launch in the Indian market as well.
POCO C55 with Model Number 22127PC95G was Previously Spotted on EEC Certification
POCO had launched the entry-level POCO C50 smartphone in the Indian market some time back and is all set to debut with the latest entrant in the C-series smartphones called POCO C55 as clarified by reliable tipster Kacper Skrzypek, which was also confirmed when the C55 model was spotted on the IMDA Certification with the model number 22127PC95G.
This is the global smartphone variant so it remains unclear whether POCO C55 will be launched in the Indian market or not but the phone is tipped to be rebranded as Redmi 12C, which was launched back in December 2022 in China and has received positive reviews from the general public.
Redmi 12C Launched in China in December 2022
Redmi recently launched a new smartphone in China in December 2022 called Redmi 12C, which has been deemed as a successor to Redmi 10C that was launched in March of the same year, although the new model had a different design when compared to the 10C model.
Redmi 12C is a budget friendly model and comes with a polycarbonate body, along with a plastic frame and three storage variants- 4GB RAM + 64GB, 4GB RAM + 128GB, and 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage configuration, all of which are priced at CNY 699 (approx. Rs.8,500), CNY 799 (approx. Rs.9,700), and CNY 899 (approx. Rs.11,000).
Redmi 12C Specifications
Redmi 12C comes with a 6.71-inch LCD display panel with an HD+ resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels that also supports peak brightness of 500nits, apart from having a waterdrop notch and selfie shooter that people fond of taking selfies constantly would love.
Redmi 12C Colour Options
Redmi 12C comes in three colour options viz. Shadow Black, Sea Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender.
The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor that is also coupled with an integrated Mali G52 GPU and a single storage variant of 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage configuration, while it runs on Android 12-based MIUI 13 operating system.
Redmi 12C also comes with a dual rear camera setup comprising of a 50MP primary shooter, 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP selfie camera meant for taking selfies and attending video chats.
The smartphone also comes with a battery capacity of 5,000mAh units that has a 10W fast charging support over a dated micro-USB port, while security features include a fingerprint scanner mounted at the back and measures 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.77mm and its weight is 192g.
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Redmi 12C Display
Redmi 12C comes with a 6.71-inch LCD display panel, 500nits of peak brightness, a waterdrop notch, a selfie shooter, and a 1600 x 720 pixels of HD+ resolution.
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Redmi 12C Processor & Storage
Redmi 12C is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor coupled with an integrated Mali G52 GPU that packs up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal configuration. The smartphone model comes in three storage variants- 4GB RAM + 64GB internal capacity, 4GB RAM + 128GB, and lastly, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage capacity.
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Redmi 12C Camera
The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup where you have a 50MP primary camera, 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP selfie camera, which is something selfie aficionados are fond of and lastly, video chats.
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Redmi 12C Price
Redmi Note 12C is priced differently for all three storage variants- CNY 699 (approx. Rs.8,500) for 4GB/64GB variant, CNY 799 (approx. Rs.9,700) for the 4GB/128GB variant, and CNY 899 (approx. Rs.11,000) for the 6GB RAM/128GB variant.
Redmi 12C Key Specifications
Summary
| Processor Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB |
| Screen Size | 6.71 inches (17.04 cms) |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Processor Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| No Of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2GHz, Dual core, Cortex A751.8GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Design
| Height | 6.64 inches (168.7 mm) |
| Width | 3.01 inches (76.4 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.34 inches (8.7 mm) |
| Weight | 192 grams |
| Colors | Shadow Black, Dark Blue, Mint Green, Lavender |
| Screen Unlock | Fingerprint, Face unlock |
Display
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20.6:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.71 inches (17.04 cms) |
| Bezel-less display | Yes, with Waterdrop notch |
| Pixel Density | 268 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
| Screen to body percentage | 83.08 % |
Camera
| Rear camera setup | Single |
| Rear camera(Primary) | 50 MP resolution Wide Angle lens |
| Front camera setup | Single |
| Front camera(Primary) | 5 MP resolution |
| Flash | LED Rear flash |
| Video Resolution(Rear) | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Video Resolution(Front) | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Auto FlashAuto FocusFace detectionTouch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous ShootingHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Battery
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Fast Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 64 GB |
| Memory type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated) |
Software
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Connectivity
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIMSIM1: NanoSIM2: Nano |
| Network | SIM1: 4GSIM2: 4G |
| SIM1 Bands |
4G:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
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| SIM2 Bands |
4G:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) ; FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)
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| Voice over LTE(VoLTE) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, with b/g/n/n 5GHz |
| Wi-fi features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.1 |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC Chipset | No |
| Infrared | Yes |
Sound
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm |
| Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: H.263, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Other Sensor | Accelerometer |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on POCO C55
Question 1- What is the rebranded name for POCO C55?
Answer 1- POCO C55 has been rebranded as Redmi 12C, which was launched in the global market in December 2022 in its home country of China but as of now, it remains unclear whether it will be launched in India anytime soon.
Question 2- What is the storage & price for POCO C55?
Answer 2- POCO C55, which is said to be rebranded as Redmi 12C, comes in three storage variants- 4GB RAM/64GB, 4GB RAM/128GB, and 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage configuration, which are priced as follows: CNY 699 (approx. Rs.8,500) for 4GB/64GB variant, CNY 799 (approx. Rs.9,700) for the 4GB/128GB variant, and CNY 899 (approx. Rs.11,000) for the 6GB RAM/128GB variant.
Question 3- When was POCO C55 launched in China and when will it be launched in India?
Answer 3- POCO C55 is said to be a rebranded version of Redmi 12C, which was launched in China in December 2022. As of now, it is unclear as to when it will launch in India but if the IMDA certification is anything to go by, the makers might announce an actual release date in due course.
Question 4- What are the colour options for Redmi 12C?
Answer 4- Redmi 12C is comes in four colour options- Lavender, Shadow Black, Light Blue, and Mint Green.
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