Highlights
* The Redmi 12C was launched in India in April at an introductory price of Rs 8,999.
* The phone comes in two storage variants – 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB.
* The Redmi 12C is available at a discounted price on Amazon.
* The discount price applies only to the 4GB/64GB variant.
* Redmi 12C is a budget offering with everything big starting from the display to the battery .
Redmi has announced a price drop on the Redmi 12C budget smartphone in India.
It is the latest Xiaomi/Redmi phone to receive a discount following massive sales on the Redmi K50i, Redmi Note 12 5G, and the Xiaomi 12 Pro.
The limited-time discount offers makes the latest budget smartphone phone a steal deal also featuring a 6.71-inch HD display, 5,000mAh battery, MediaTek Helio G85 processor, fingerprint sensor, and 50MP dual cameras .
The Redmi 12C was launched in India in April at a starting price of Rs 8,999. However, the smartphone is now available at its lowest price on the e-commerce platform Amazon, making it more reasonably priced.
Redmi 12C Available for Rs 7,999 in India
The Redmi 12C price after discount is applicable only on the base variant that comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
The discount is applicable on all the colour options.
You can purchase the phone in Matte Black, Royal Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender Purple.
The smartphone launched in April for Rs 8,999 but is currently available at Rs 8,799 on Amazon India.
This is a direct savings of Rs 200 but you can save another Rs 800 for a limited time through special offers.
You can get an instant discount of Rs 800 if the Redmi 12C is purchased using an ICICI credit card, HDFC credit card, or HDFC debit card.
It is important to note that the discount is applicable only for EMI orders.
Buyers can purchase the phone through UPI and receive an Rs 800 discount as Amazon Pay cashback.
In this way the buyer will be able to buy Redmi 12C for an effective price of Rs 7,999 which is a flat Rs 1,000 off on the launch price.
Amazon has blocked June 15 as the last date for the credit/debit card offer.
The deadline for making use of the UPI offer is unknown.
Redmi 12C Price in India on Amazon
The Redmi 12C was launched in two storage variants. The 4GB+64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 8,999, and the 6GB+128GB model is priced at Rs 10,999.
On Amazon, the Redmi 12C base storage variant is now priced at Rs 8,799 and the top-end storage variant at 10,799, which is a discount of Rs 200 on both variants.
There is a further bank discount of Rs 800 on HDFC and ICICI bank cards, which makes it an effective discount of Rs 1,000 in total.
Redmi 12C Specifications
The phone comes with a 6.71-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 720×1650 pixels (HD+) at a pixel density of 500 pixels per inch (ppi). Redmi 12C is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor. It comes with 4GB, 6GB of RAM. The Redmi 12C runs Android 12 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery. The Redmi 12C supports proprietary fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Redmi 12C on the rear packs 50-megapixel camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 5-megapixel sensor.
The Redmi 12C runs MIUI 13 is based on Android 12 and packs 64GB, 128GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 500GB). The Redmi 12C is a dual-SIM mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards.
The Redmi 12C measures 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.77mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 192.00 grams. It was launched in Lavender, Mint Green, and Sea Blue and Shadow Black colours.
Connectivity options on the Redmi 12C include Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth v5.10. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer and fingerprint sensor.
Redmi 12C Quick Specifications & Features
* Display: 6.71-inch HD+ notch display with 500 nits brightness and 1500:1 contrast ratio
* Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 SoC with ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU.
* RAM, Storage: 4GB/6GB RAM with 3GB/5GB virtual RAM, 64GB/128GB storage.
* Rear-facing camera: 50MP camera with f/1.8 aperture
* Front-facing camera: 5MP camera with f/2.2 aperture
* Other features: IP52 rating, Fingerprint sensor
* Connectivity: 4G LTE, Dual-band Wi-Fi, Dual-SIM, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/AGPS, Beidou, Galileo, a 3.5mm audio jack, micro USB port.
* Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 10W charging
* OS: MIUI 13 based on Android 12
Redmi 12C Best Alternatives With Product Comparison
POCO C55 or the Realme C33 are the best alternative options to the Redmi 12C.
Below is a detailed Product Comparison to make you go for the best pick.
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 NOTE 12 4G | MOTO G32 | REALME 10 4G | |
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate | 6.5-inches FHD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate | 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate |
| Rear camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP | 50MP+2MP |
| Selfie camera | 13MP | 16MP | 12MP |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Battery | 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging | 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging | 5,000mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging |
| Price | Rs 13,999 for 6GB+64GB variant/ Rs 15,999 for 6GB+128GB variant | Rs 10,499 for the 4GB+64GB variant/ Rs 11,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant | Rs 13,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant/ Rs 16,999 for the 8GB +128GB variant |
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 |
Faqs on Redmi 12C
1) How is the Redmi 12C Camera?
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.
2) How is the Redmi 12C Processor?
Ans) The Redmi 12C is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 System on Chip (SoC).
3) 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.
4) What are the colours available in Redmi 12c?
Ans) The phone Redmi 12C can be seen in Green, Pink, Black and Blue colours.
5) 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.
6) 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.
7) What are the specifications of Redmi 12C?
Ans) The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, which is placed inside the big camera module. The camera module houses a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main camera and a QVGA lens for depth mapping. For selfies, the 12C has a 5MP front camera.
On the front, the phone has a 6.71-inch IPS LCD with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. It has a waterdrop notch for the front camera. There is a slightly thick chin bezel below the display.
The phone’s screen also has an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging support. The phone weighs about 192 grams and measures 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.7mm.
8) How is the design of Redmi 12C?
Ans) Redmi 12C will get a waterdrop notch on the front for the selfie shooter and a noticeable bezel below the screen.
The volume rocker and power buttons are on the right edge. Moving to the back, you have a large camera island, where two sensors are present alongside an LED flash and a third cutout with ‘AI’ text engraved in it.
There is also a physical fingerprint sensor in the same module. The back panel has a pattern finish for better grip on hands. The Redmi 12C will be available in Blue, Black, Purple, and Green colour options.
9) What is Redmi 12C price in India on Amazon?
Ans) On Amazon, the Redmi 12C base storage variant is currently priced at Rs 8,799 and the top-end storage variant at 10,799, which is a discount of Rs 200 on both variants.
There is a further bank discount of Rs 800 on HDFC and ICICI bank cards, which makes it an effective discount of Rs 1,000 in total.
10) Redmi 12C Everything You Need to Know -?
Ans) The Redmi 12C is a budget smartphone offering in India. The phone launched alongside the Note 12 4G in India on March 30.
Xiaomi’s event microsite confirmed that the 12C India variant would be similar to the one available globally.
The phone, claimed to be “Big on Speed and Style” has a striped rear panel design made of polycarbonate.
It focuses on offering a well-rounded user experience, including gaming, multimedia, camera and battery life, according to the teasers.
The 12C launched in India with four colour options — Blue, Black, Purple and Green.
There is up to 6GB of RAM and 5GB of Extended RAM support.
Xiaomi launched the phone with 4GB and 6GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB storage.
The rest of the specs are available on the web.
The phone sports a tall 6.7-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution of 1650×720 pixels. The phone has a tiny waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera. There is a thick chin bezel below the display. The phone also offers a standard 60Hz refresh rate panel.
Other display features include a 20.6:9 aspect ratio, 500nits brightness, 1,500:1 contrast ratio, etc.
On the back, the 12C has a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main camera and a QVGA lens for depth mapping. There is a 5MP front camera for selfies. The phone can record 1080p videos up to 30 fps.
12C has a beefy 5000mAh battery. It supports 10W charging via a micro-USB port.
There is a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, which is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 flash storage.
There is support for storage expansion up to 512GB via a microSD card.
The phone weighs about 192 grams and measures 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.7mm.
The 12C was launched in China at a starting price of CNY 699 (roughly Rs 8,400). In Indonesia, the phone is available at a starting price of IDR 1,399,000 (roughly Rs 7,600).
We expected the India price of the 12C to be under Rs 10,000 in India.
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