HIGHLIGHTS

* Both Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi 12C are 4G-enabled smartphones.
* Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi 12C are priced affordably in India.
* Both smartphones are a new addition to the brand’s numbered series.
* Redmi Note 12 4G features a Snapdragon 685 SoC.
* Redmi 12C has a tall 6.7-inch IPS LCD with a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
* Both phones feature a 5000mAh battery under the hood.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi 12C in India last month, and now both smartphones are going up for sale in the country.

Both phones are new additions to the numbered series of the brands and cost less than Rs 15,000.

Redmi Note 12 4G and 12C were launched last month in India. The Note 12 4G is Xiaomi’s only 4G smartphone in the latest Note lineup.

It sits below the Note 12 5G, which was launched earlier this year in India. The device features a Snapdragon 685 SoC under the hood and a 5000mAh battery.

The Redmi 12C, on the other hand, is an even more affordable smartphone in India. The phone is Xiaomi’s budget smartphone under Rs 10,000 in India.

The 12C has a tall HD+ display and is available in four colour options. Both Redmi phones launched last month are now going on sale in India.

As part of the first sale, Xiaomi has announced special offers for the Note 12 4G and 12C 4G in India.

Let’s take a look at the Redmi Note 12 4G, 12C price in India, specifications and other details.

Let’s also look where to buy them, and your other options or alternatives to these new smartphones.

Redmi Note 12 4G, Redmi 12C India Price, Availability

The Redmi Note 12 4G is available in two storage variants. The 6GB+64GB variant is priced at Rs 14,999, and the 6GB+128GB variant at Rs 16,999. The introductory pricing for the 6GB+64GB variant of the Redmi Note 12 4G in India is Rs 13,999, and the 6GB+128GB storage variant is Rs 15,999.

On the other hand, the Redmi 12C was also launched in two storage variants, 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB, priced at Rs 8,999 and Rs 10,999, respectively.

The price has been reduced to Rs 8,499 (4GB + 64GB) and Rs 10,499 (6GB + 128GB) as a result of an additional discount of Rs 500 that is being offered by the bank.

If Xiaomi fans trade in their old phones, they get an extra Rs 500 off both phones as a loyalty bonus.

The Redmi Note 12 4G and the Redmi 12C, which were just released, will be available starting at noon on April 6th (today) on Flipkart, Amazon, the Mi website, Mi Home stores, and in retail stores.

Redmi Note 12 4G will be available in three colour options, including Lunar Black, Ice Blue, and Sunrise Gold.

Meanwhile, the Redmi 12C will be available in four colours, which include Lavender Purple, Royal Blue, Mint Green, and Matte Black.

Redmi Note 12 4G, 12C Specifications

The Note 12 4G has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has 1200 nits of peak brightness and a hole-punch cutout at the top centre for the 13MP front camera.
The phone also features a triple-camera setup on the back. It has a 50MP Samsung JN1 main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view and a 2MP macro sensor.

Under the hood, there is the new Snapdragon 685 SoC and a 5000mAh battery. The phone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 33W fast charging support and a microSD card slot for memory expansion up to 1TB.

In terms of software, the Note 12 4G boots Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box. The 12C, on the other hand, has a 6.7-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP front camera. The phone has a 50MP dual-camera setup and a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC.

It packs a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging via a micro-USB port. The phone boots Android 12-based MIUI 13 out-of-the-box.

Redmi Note 12 4G, 12C: Should you buy?

The Note 12 4G aims at offering the “Note” experience without having to spend over Rs 15,000 for the base model.

The phone looks promising on paper for multimedia consumption with its AMOLED display and a beefy battery.

The phone also features a triple-camera setup on the back. Bear in mind while these specs look great on paper for the price, the device does not 5G.

The 12C, on the other hand, is a great option for those on a tight budget and want a device with a tall display and big battery.

However, there is the Moto G13 ,for a slightly higher price of Rs 9,499 for 4GB + 64GB storage offers a better experience.

If you cannot stretch your budget and are considering getting the base model of the 12C, you can consider buying it.

Redmi 12C Key Specifications

* 6.71-inch HD+ display


* MediaTek Helio G85 SoC


* 5,000W battery


* Android 12 OS


* 50MP + 2MP dual cameras


* 5MP selfie shooter

Redmi Note 12 4G key Specifications

* 6.67-inch HD+ display


* Qualcomm Snapdragon 680


* 5,000W battery, 33W fast charging


* Android 13 OS


* 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple cameras


* 13MP selfie shooter

Redmi Note 12 4G Alternatives

If you are looking for an alternative to the recently launched Redmi Note 12 4G, you can go for the Moto G32 or the Realme 10 4G.

Let us look at the specifications and prices of these phones.

Redmi 12C Alternatives

If you are looking for an alternative to the recently launched Redmi 12C, you can go for the POCO C55 or the Realme C33.

Let us look at the specifications and prices of these phones.

	REDMI 12C	POCO C55	REALME C33
Display	6.71-inch HD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate	6.71-inch HD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate	6.5-inch HD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate
Rear camera	50MP + 2MP	50MP + QVGA	50MP + AI
Selfie camera	5MP	5MP	5MP
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G85	MediaTek Helio G85	Unisoc T612
Battery	5,000mAh battery with 10W standard charging	5,000mAh battery with 10W standard charging	5,000mAh battery with 10W standard charging
Price	Rs 8,499 for the 4GB+64GB variant and Rs 10,499 for the 6GB+128GB variant.	Rs 9,499 for the 4GB+64GB variant/ Rs 10,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant	Rs 9,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant/ Rs 10,499 for the 4GB+128GB variant

 

Redmi Note 12 4G 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
Camera Setup	Triple
Resolution	50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Macro 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	3840×2160 @ 30 fps
FRONT CAMERA
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

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 ▾
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
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 ▾
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

FAQ’s on Redmi Note 12 4G & Redmi 12C

1) What is Redmi Note 12 4G in India?

Ans) The Redmi Note 12 4G has been launched with 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB storage options.

The base 64GB variant is priced at Rs 14,999. The 128GB variant, on the other hand, can be bought for Rs 16,999.

2) What is Redmi 12 4G Colours in India ?

Ans) Redmi 12 4G is available in Sunrise Gold, Lunar Black and Frosted Ice Blue colours.

3) What are the launch offers for Redmi 12 4G?

Ans) As part of the launch offers. The Note 12 4G can be bought for Rs 13,999 with an ICICI Bank credit or debit card transaction. The 128GB variant will cost Rs 15,999 with the same offer.

4) What is the price of Redmi Note 12 C?

Ans) The Redmi 12C is a budget offering and can be bought for Rs 8,499 during the first sale.

For the price, users get 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There is a 6GB + 128GB variant of the phone as well, which can be bought for Rs 9,499.

5) What are the colours available for Redmi 12 C ?

Ans) The device is available in Blue, Black, Purple and Green colours.

6) What are Redmi 12C price and offer details?

Ans) The Redmi 12C is the cheapest smartphone that the company has launched this year. With a starting price of Rs 8,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant, the Redmi 12C competes against the likes of the recently launched Moto G13.

During the first sale, consumers can get a flat Rs 500 off by using an ICICI debit and credit card, which will bring down the price of the device to Rs 8,499.

Similarly, the Redmi 12C is also available in 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variation for Rs 10,999, which will also be available for Rs 10,499 after the card discount.

7) Where can I buy the Redmi 12C?

Ans) The Redmi 12C will be available on Amazon.in, Mi.com, Mi Studio, Mi Home and authorized retail partners.

8) Where can I buy the Redmi Note 124G?

Ans) The Redmi Note 12 4G will be available via Mi.com, Flipkart, Mi Home and Mi Studio, and authorized retail partners

9) How is the Redmi 12C Camera for selfies ?

Ans) The Redmi 12C is expected to have a 50 megapixels primary camera with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Reports suggest that the Redmi 12C is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

10) How is the Redmi 12C Processor?

Ans) The Redmi 12C is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 System on Chip (SoC).

11) How is the Redmi 12C Battery?

Ans) The smartphone is expected to have a 5,000mAh battery. However, there is no information available about the charging options.
The leaks suggest that the global variant of Redmi 12C is expected to have features similar to its China variant.

12) What are the specifications of Upcoming Redmi Note 12 4G?

Ans) Redmi Note 12 4G will come with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that will have a 120Hz refresh rate.

It will likely offer a triple camera setup on the back that will consist of a 50MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. It is expected to feature a 13MP front camera.

The smartphone will likely be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. However, specific details about the chipset are still unavailable.

It will most likely pack a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, according to the tipster.

It will feature a side fingerprint sensor and will have an IP53 rating. Redmi Note 12 4G has received a few more certifications, including NBTC, TDRA, FCC, and IMDA. According to the FCC listing, the Redmi Note 12 4G runs MIUI 14 out of the box, which is to be anticipated. It’s also possible that the Redmi Note 12 4G is a rebadged Redmi Note 10 Pro.

13) What are the best features of Redmi Note 12 4G?

Ans) The Redmi Note 12 4G will sport a 6.67-inch OLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Going by the renders, the screen will have a centered punch-hole notch and a flat-edge design.

Moving on to the processing power, the Note 12 4G will feature a Snapdragon 680 SoC.
It will be paired with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

The device will include a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. When it comes to imaging, the Redmi Note 12 4G will feature a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. It will be equipped with a 13MP selfie camera at the front.

Connectivity options will likely include support for dual SIM, 4G VoLTE, 5GHz Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0.

The smartphone will also have a microSD card slot and a fingerprint scanner at the side.
It will boot Android 13 out of the box, with a layer of MIUI 14 on top.

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