HIGHLIGHTS
*Redmi 12 India variant will get a new silver colour.
* Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi 12 India launch date.
* It also shared a teaser video that shows the phone will come in Silver colour.
* Redmi 12 is expected to come with 50MP triple cameras, 5000mAh battery, MediaTek Helio G88, and Android 13.
* The Redmi 12 will launch in India soon.
* The launch event will take place on August 1.
* The phone is expected to cost under Rs 15,000.
Redmi 12 budget phone is set to launch in India on August 1st and will arrive as a successor to the Redmi 11.
The company has been pretty vocal about teasing new details about the phone, such as the rear design, hardware details and others.
In the latest teaser, Redmi India confirmed the handset will get a new colour option for India and this will be dubbed ‘Moonstone Silver‘.
There’s also a small teaser video posted on Twitter that runs down how the Redmi’s numbered series’ design has evolved over the years and finally landed on the ‘Crystal Glass’ design.
Redmi’s latest offering, the Redmi 12 was launched globally last month and since then, details about the phone’s launch in India were awaited.
An official launch of the phone in India had been teased by the brand in June but nothing had been made official.
And now, the wait is over for those waiting to get their hands on the phone as the official launch date for Redmi 12 has now been revealed by the brand.
Xiaomi India has confirmed the Redmi 12 launch date in the country. Along with the launch date, the company has also announced noted Bollywood actress Disha Patani as its style icon.
There is a dedicated microsite on the Xiaomi India website, which shows some key highlights of the phone, such as the crystal glass design, triple camera layout, and silver colour option.
The timing of the launch isn’t very surprising considering the handset’s MIUI build (for India) was recently spotted on the server.
Xiaomi is all set to welcome the new Redmi 12 in India and this will happen next month. This is a 4G smartphone and has already been launched globally with a glass-back design, a 90Hz display, and much more.
Here’s what to expect.
Redmi 12 India Launch Date
Redmi 12 is set to launch in India on August 1st. The handset should be available via Mi.com, Mi Home stores, and probably on Amazon.
Redmi 12 On It’s Way
Xiaomi has announced that the Redmi 12 will launch in India on August 1 after teasing the device for a while. The company has also given us a look at its design, which is reminiscent of a Pro iPhone model.
There are three camera housings arranged individually on a crystal glass-made back panel and flat edges too.
The Redmi 12 is shown in a silver color and we can expect some options too. While the front hasn’t been revealed, you can expect a punch-hole screen. Given the global availability, the phone could have a 6.79-inch Full HD+ display with an adaptive 90Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, you can expect a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, along with support for up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The camera department will include a 50MP main snapper, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera, along with an 8MP selfie shooter.
The Redmi 12 will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, which isn’t too fast. Other details to expect are Android 13-based MIUI 14, an IP53 rating for water and dust resistance, NFC support, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, AI-based Face Unlock, and more.
While the spec sheet details are already known, the Indian pricing is still under wraps. Although, the Redmi 12 could start at under Rs 15,000.
Redmi 12 Expected Price and Specs
At the time of its global launch, the Redmi 12 specs were unveiled in a detailed landing page by the company. The phone launched in India is expected to have similar specs, with slight differences (if any).
Talking of the specs unveiled during the global launch, the Redmi 12 has a large 6.79-inch display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, promising a smooth experience for users.
The phone is 168.60 mm wide and 76.28 mm thick. It weighs around 198.5 grams.
The phone offers a 1080 x 2460 (FHD+) resolution and a pixel density of 396 pixels per inch (ppi).
The Redmi 12 also has a 1500:1 contrast ratio along with up to 550 nits of peak brightness. Powering the Redmi 12 is the MediaTek Helio G88 processor.
The phone is available in three colours, Polar Silver, Midnight Black and Sky Blue. In addition to this, the phone has three storage variants as well- 4GB RAM+128GB storage, 8 GB RAM +128 GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant.
The phone is also said to support expandable storage up to 1TB.
Talking about the camera, the phone sports a triple camera setup with 50-Megapixel primary camera paired with 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel cameras. There is also a macro camera and an 8-megapixel front camera.
Out of the box, the phone will be running on Android 13. Furthermore, a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support powers the device.
Coming to the expected price of the device, the phone might be available for around Rs 15,000 in India. At the time of its global launch, the 4G phone’s 8GB RAM variant was launched at a price of TBH 5,299 (roughly Rs 12,400) in Thailand.
Redmi 12 Quick specifications, Features
* Display: The Redmi 12 flaunts a 6.79-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1080 X 2400 pixels resolution, and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter.
* Processor: The upcoming Redmi phone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 12nm processor paired with Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU.
* RAM and Storage: The handset ships with 4GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB/256GB internal storage that is further expandable via a microSD card.
* OS: The Redmi 12 runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box.
* Cameras: As for the cameras, the handset features a 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. There is an 8MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
* Battery: The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
* Connectivity: Connectivity options include 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
We should know the pricing and availability details of the phone when it launches on August 1st but we believe the Redmi 12 could be priced at around Rs 12,000 in the country.
XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 12 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | January 11, 2023 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 4 GB
Excellent
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| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi
Best in Class
|
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.97 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Design
| Height | 165.88 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 76.21 mm |
| Thickness | 7.98 mm
Very Good
|
| Weight | 188 grams
Average
|
| Colours | Frosted Green, Mystique Blue, Matte Black |
| Waterproof | Yes, Splash proof, IP53 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 13 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
|
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| TalkTime | Up to 34 Hours(4G) |
| Standby time | Up to 624 Hours(2G) |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 33W: 50 % in 22 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB
Best in Class
|
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs
1) What are Redmi 12 India launch date confirmed?
Ans) The Redmi 12 will be hitting the Indian market on August 1, that is roughly 20 days from today. The launch event date was shared by the brand on Twitter and a lot of focus seems to be on the phone’s crystal glass back panel.
The official Twitter handle of Redmi India, talking about the phone, tweeted, “You asked and here it is, #XiaomiFans. Introducing the perfect blend of beauty & innovation, #Redmi12 with crystal glass design and our style icon @DishPatani. Launching on 1st August.”
2) How is Redmi 12 rear design ?
Ans) The Redmi 12’s teaser video shows the phone will come in Silver colour. Additionally, there could also be two more colour options of Midnight Black and Sky Blue.
The phone also houses triple cutouts on the back to house three camera sensors and an LED flash.
The volume rocker and power button are on the right edge.
The bottom edge has the USB Type-C port and speaker grill.
The dedicated microsite is set to reveal more details about the phone leading up to the launch date.
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