Redmi 12: India Variant Spotted on Geekbench, Launch Date Set for August 1: Check Price, Specifications & Colours

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HIGHLIGHTS

* The Redmi 12 India variant will be powered by Helio G88 SoC.
* The smartphone will pack up to 6GB of RAM.
* The device will come in Jade Black and Moonstone Silver colour options.
* The upcoming Redmi 12 will come with a Crystal Glass finish.
* The Redmi 12 will be available on Amazon for Indian consumers.
* The Redmi 12 is expected to come as an affordable smartphone in India.

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi 12 in India. The launch is scheduled for August 1. Ahead of the launch, the phone has now appeared on Geekbench.
This listing confirms several specifications of the phone like processor, RAM information, and software version that Redmi 12 is expected to run on.

Ahead of the launch, the company has been slowly revealing more about the upcoming smartphone. They’ve even officially confirmed the colour variants the phone is expected to come in.

Let’s take a closer look at the confirmed and rumoured specifications.

Redmi 12 smartphone in India
Redmi 12 smartphone in India

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi 12 smartphone in India on August 1. Ahead of the official launch, the company has been teasing the device through its social media handles.

Recently, the company confirmed that the Redmi 12 will be arriving in Jade Black and Moonstone Silver colour options. While we wait for the device’s launch, it has now appeared on Geekbench.

The Geekbench listing details the processor, RAM information, and software version of the Redmi 12 before the August 1 launch.

Redmi 12 India Variant: Processor and RAM

Redmi 12 India Variant
Redmi 12 India Variant

The Redmi 12 India variant appeared with the model number 23053RN02I on Geekbench, the certification site.
According to the listing, the phone is going to be powered by MediaTek’s octa-core Helio G88 processor.

The Redmi 12 will also boast of 6GB of RAM. Additionally, the listing confirmed that the phone will run on Android 13 out of the box with a layer of MIUI skin on top.

The device also produced results of 436 and 1388 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

Redmi 12 Colour Options

Redmi 12 Colour Options
Redmi 12 Colour Options

Redmi 12 will come in a Moonstone Silver option. However, now the company has revealed that the phone will come in two more colour options – Pastel Blue and Jade Black.

Similar to the Moonstone Silver variant, the Pastel Blue and Jade black colour option will come with a Crystal Glass finish, enhancing the appearance of this affordable device and giving it a more high-end feel.

Redmi 12 Specifications

Redmi 12 Specifications
Redmi 12 Specifications

The phone is expected to come with the same specifications as the global variant of the phone, which was launched in Thailand earlier in the year.

The device comes with a 6.79-inch display with a Full HD+ 2460 x 1080 pixels resolution.
Additional details of display include 396 PPI pixel density, up to 550 nits brightness, and a 90Hz refresh rate.

The device also produced results of 436 and 1388 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

In the global variant, the phone came with options of 4GB/8GB RAM along with 128GB/256GB storage.

global variant
global variant

The triple camera set up at the back of the phone comprised of a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor.
Additionally, it has a 8MP selfie camera.

The 5,000mAh battery of the Redmi12 supports 18W fast charging. Additionally, the smartphone also features AI face unlock support, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IP53 rating.

Redmi 12 India Variant Will Feature Helio G88 SoC As Per Geekebench Listing

Geekbench listing
Redmi 12 Geekbench listing

As per the Geekbench listing, the Redmi 12 India variant (23053RN02I) will be powered by MediaTek’s octa-core Helio G88 processor.

The device will pack up to 6GB of RAM. As for the software, the handset will run Android 13 out of the box with MIUI skin on top.

The smartphone has managed to pull off 436 and 1388 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

We can expect the device to offer the same specifications as that of the global model, which debuted in Thailand last month. The Redmi 12 boasts a 6.79-inch display with a Full HD+ 2460 x 1080 pixels resolution.

The device has a 396 PPI pixel density, up to 550 nits brightness, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes in 4GB/8GB RAM along with 128GB/256GB storage in the global market.

It features a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor.
The device features an 8MP camera on the front side.

Redmi 12
Redmi 12

A 5,000mAh battery is equipped with the handset, which supports 18W fast charging. The rest of the key features which the Redmi 12 offer includes AI face unlock support, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IP53 rating.

The Redmi 12 top-end variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage costs TBH 5,299 (roughly Rs 12,516) in Thailand.

We shall learn the pricing and availability details of the Redmi 12 for the Indian market on August 1st.

Redmi 12 Quick Specifications

Redmi 12 Quick Specifications
Redmi 12 Quick Specifications

* Display: 6.79-inch display, Punch-hole cutout, 396 PPI pixel density, 550 nits brightness, 70% colour gamut, Full HD+ resolution.
* Processor: Octa-core 12nm Helio G88 SoC with Arm Mali-G52 GPU.
* RAM And Storage: 4GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, microSD card support.
* Software: Android 13 with MIUI 14.
* Rear-facing camera: 50MP main camera, f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide lens, f/2.2 aperture, 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture, LED flash
* Front-facing camera: 8MP, f/2.1 aperture.
* Other Features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock, IP53 rating, dual-SIM card slot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, FM Radio, NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C port, 4G LTE.
* Battery: 5,000mAh, 18W fast charging.

Redmi 12 Expected Price

Redmi 12 Expected Price
Redmi 12 Expected Price

The Redmi 12 has been officially released in Thailand, and a few other markets, and therefore, the specifications of the smartphone are known.

However, it is uncertain whether the Indian variant will have the same features as the global variants or if it will be different.

In Thailand, the phone has been priced at TBH 5,299, which is approximately equal to Rs 12,600, for the 8GB+128GB storage variant.

The official India price of the smartphone is still unknown and will be revealed on August 1st, but the phone is expected to be launched under Rs 12,000.

On the other hand, it is confirmed that the upcoming Redmi 12 will be available on Amazon for Indian consumers.

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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 
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

Also Read: Redmi 12 comes in new colour option confirmed ahead of August 1st India launch

Also Read: Redmi 12 India Launch on August 1: Expected Price, Specifications

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