HIGHLIGHTS
* The Redmi 12C and the Redmi Note 12 4G are expected to be launched soon in India.
* Both smartphones have appeared on several certification websites.
* The company is yet to announce the launch dates for both smartphones.
* The Redmi 12C will feature a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC.
* Both phones, the 12C and Note 12 4G will feature a 5000mAh battery.
* The Note 12 4G will have a Snapdragon SoC under the hood.
Redmi is expected to launch two new budget smartphones in various markets. The company is likely to launch the Redmi 12C in global markets very soon.
The device is already available in China and was launched on December 31, 2022. It is expected to launch in global markets later this month. The phone is also said to launch in India.
A new leak by tipster claims that the 12C will debut in India in the coming weeks. The tipster also revealed that Xiaomi might launch a new Note 12 series phone in India and other markets.
The Redmi Note 12 4G will be a new affordable offering from the Xiaomi sub-brand.
Let’s take a look at more details about the Redmi 12C, Note 12 4G launch, specifications and other details known so far.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is planning to launch the Redmi 12C and the Redmi Note 12 4G in the Indian and global markets in the coming weeks.
The company has not yet announced any launch dates for the smartphones yet but the phones have appeared on several certification websites and they have been subject to a number of rumours and leaks lately.
In the meantime, tipster has hinted that the smartphones will soon be launched in India and other global markets.
It should be noted that the Redmi 12C has already been launched in China, and three devices under the Redmi Note 12 series, including the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, have already been launched in India.
Redmi 12C, Redmi Note 12 4G Global and India Launch Tipped
Tipster tweeted that the Redmi 12C and Redmi Note 12 4G will be launching globally and in India. There is no word on the launch date yet.
The Redmi 12C will be one of the most affordable smartphones from the company. The phone is expected to arrive later this month in global markets.
Tipster did not reveal the launch timeline but confirmed that the phone will launch in India. Considering the phone is available in China, it is likely to launch in India and other markets with the same hardware.
Redmi 12C Price, Specifications (Expected) & Colours
In China, the Redmi 12C has been launched at a starting price of CNY 699 (roughly Rs 8,400) for the 4GB+64GB storage option. The 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB storage options are priced at CNY 799 (roughly Rs 9,600) and CNY 899 (roughly Rs 10,800), respectively.
The smartphone has been unveiled in Shadow Black, Sea Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender colours.
The Redmi 12C comes with a 6.71-inch HD+ display with 500 nits of peak brightness. The smartphone equips a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary camera. It has a 5MP selfie shooter in the front.
It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and packs a 5,000mAh battery with a 10W charging adapter.
Redmi Note 12 4G Specifications
The company has not yet disclosed any specs about the upcoming Redmi Note 12 4G, but recently, tipster SnoopyTech disclosed that the smartphone would offer a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The phone will likely sport a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor.
The phone will likely come equipped with a 13MP selfie shooter. The Redmi Note 12 4G is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and might house a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
It is said to come with an IP53 rating and a side fingerprint sensor.
The upcoming Redmi Note 12 4G might be a rebadged version of the Redmi Note 10 Pro, which was launched in 2021.
Meanwhile, a recent report said that the upcoming Redmi Note 12 4G now holds certifications from the NBC, TDRA, FCC, and IMDA.
XIAOMI REDMI 12C KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
RAM | 4 GB |
Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 |
Rear Camera | 50 MP |
Front Camera | 5 MP |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Display | 6.71 inches (17.04 cm) |
General
Launch Date | March 10, 2023 (Expected) |
Operating System | Android v12 |
Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 |
CPU | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
Architecture | 64 bit |
Fabrication | 12 nm |
Graphics | Mali-G52 MC2 |
RAM | 4 GB
Excellent
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RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
Display Type | IPS LCD |
Screen Size | 6.71 inches (17.04 cm) |
Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 |
Pixel Density | 268 ppi
Good
|
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 83.08 % |
Bezel-less display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
Brightness | 500 nits |
Design
Height | 168.7 mm Compare Size |
Width | 76.4 mm |
Thickness | 8.7 mm
Good
|
Weight | 192 grams
Below Average
|
Colours | Shadow Black, Dark Blue, Mint Green, Lavender |
Camera
MAIN CAMERA | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 50 MP, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
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FRONT CAMERA | ||
Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 5 MP, Primary Camera | |
Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
Battery
Capacity | 5000 mAh |
Type | Li-Polymer |
Removable | No |
USB Type-C | No |
Storage
Internal Memory | 64 GB
Best in Class
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Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 512 GB |
Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
VoLTE | Yes |
SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
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) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
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) 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 4 (802.11 b/g/n) 5GHz |
Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
NFC | No |
USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
Multimedia
FM Radio | Yes |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
Other Sensors | Accelerometer |
Redmi Note 12 Key Specifications
Performance
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 670 + 2.2 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 670 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670) |
Architecture | 64 bit |
Fabrication | 6 nm |
Graphics | Adreno 642L |
RAM | 8 GB |
Camera & Display
RAM | 8 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
Front Camera | 16 MP |
Battery | 5000 mAh |
Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
Launch Date | May 17, 2023 (Unofficial) |
Operating System | Android v13 |
Display
Display Type | OLED |
Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera |
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Camera Setup | Triple | |
Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Macro Camera |
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Autofocus | Yes | |
Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps | |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Camera Setup | Single | |
Resolution | 16 MP, Primary Camera |
Battery
Capacity | 5000 mAh |
Type | Li-Polymer |
Removable | No |
Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 67W |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
Internal Memory | 128 GB |
Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
VoLTE | Yes |
SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 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 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
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 |
FAQ’s of Redmi 12C 4G & Redmi Note 12 4G
1) What are the specifications of Redmi 12 C & Redmi Note 12 4G?
Ans) The 12C will be a 4G smartphone. It features a tall 6.71-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution of 1650×720 pixels. The phone has a waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera.
It also has a standard 60Hz refresh rate screen with a thick chin bezel. The phone has been launched in China with 128GB of storage. It is expected to be available with the same storage configuration in various markets.
There is also support for a microSD card up to 512GB. On the back, the phone has a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main camera and a 0.8MP depth sensor.
For selfies, the 12C has a 5MP front camera. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and a 5000mAh battery. The phone has 10W charging support. It also features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a micro-USB port.
The Note 12 4G, on the other hand, will launch with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support. The phone has a hole-punch cutout at the top centre for the front camera.
As per the leaked specs, the Note 12 4G will launch in three colours — Ice Blue, Onyx Grey and Mint Green. The phone is expected to launch globally in a single 4GB RAM option with 128GB of storage.
The phone is said to get a 6nm Snapdragon SoC under the hood. The SoC details are unknown at the moment. It is said to pack a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
The 4G variant of Note 12 is also said to get a triple-camera setup on the back. There will be a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies, the Note 12 4G will have a 13MP front camera.
The Note 12 4G will have an IP53 rating, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, etc. It will weigh about 183.5 grams and measure 165.66x 75.96×7.85mm.
2) What is the price of Redmi 12 C ? What colours can I buy in Redmi 12C?
Ans) In China, the Redmi 12C has been launched at a starting price of CNY 699 (roughly Rs 8,400) for the 4GB+64GB storage option. The 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB storage options are priced at CNY 799 (roughly Rs 9,600) and CNY 899 (roughly Rs 10,800), respectively.
The smartphone has been unveiled in Shadow Black, Sea Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender colours.
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