HIGHLIGHTS
* Redmi 12C will be available via Amazon when launched.
* There’s a microsite on the e-commerce platform which spills some beans on the specifications.
* Redmi 12C price in India is expected to be under Rs 10,000.
* The Redmi 12C will feature a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC.
* It packs a 5000mAh battery.
* The phone will feature a 6.71-inch IPS LCD.
Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi 12C are confirmed to launch in India at a special event on March 30th.
The former will arrive as a cheaper version of the same phone that debuted in the country earlier this year.
Redmi 12C, on the other hand, will come as a budget offering.
Now, ahead of the announcement, the Redmi 12C has been listed on Amazon, confirming its online availability.
There’s a microsite on the e-commerce platform which spills some beans on the specifications.
The microsite reveals the Redmi 12C will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, which is claimed to be the fastest among the phones that are priced under Rs 10,000 and launched in 2023.
This is a good indication to suggest the Redmi 12C could come in a similar price range.
Xiaomi is hosting a new Redmi event later this week.
The company has confirmed the launch of two new budget smartphones at the March 30 event in India.
There will be the Redmi Note 12 4G, which will sit below the 5G variant launched earlier this year.
The second smartphone launching at the event on March 30 is the Redmi 12C.
Xiaomi has already launched the 12C in various global markets.
The Indian variant is likely to pack the same set of hardware. Now, Xiaomi has confirmed that the upcoming Redmi 12C will be available for purchase via Amazon India.
The Amazon India microsite also lists some of the key specifications of the upcoming Redmi phone.
In addition to this, the pricing details of the phone have been tipped as well.
Let’s take a look at the Redmi 12C’s expected price in India, specifications and other details known so far.
Redmi 12C Price in India Teased
The Redmi 12C will be one of the most affordable smartphones from the brand in India. Xiaomi has confirmed the phone’s Amazon India availability.
The microsite also reveals that the 12C will be priced under Rs 10,000 in India.
One of the teaser images confirms that the device will feature a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC under the hood, claiming to be the fastest in the segment of phones launched in 2023 and priced under Rs 10,000 in India.
Another teaser image highlights the big display of the phone, which also is said to be the biggest in the segment.
The phone is also confirmed to sport a dual-camera setup on the back.
In addition to these details, Redmi has confirmed that the phone will launch in four colours in India. These will be purple, black, green and blue.
The Redmi 12C was launched in Indonesia for IDR 1,399,000 (roughly Rs 7,600).
The Chinese variant of the phone launched at the very end of December 2022 was priced at CNY 699 (roughly Rs 8,400).
Therefore, it is possible that the Indian price of the 12C could be priced around Rs 9,000 in India.
The phone is likely to launch with two storage options – 4GB + 64GB/ 128GB and 6GB + 128GB.
There is support for up to 5GB of virtual RAM as well.
Combined, the device will offer up to 11GB of RAM. There is also support for a microSD card slot to increase memory up to 1TB.
Redmi 12C Specifications
Redmi 12C will have a large 6.71-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the selfie shooter, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
The phone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity G85 SoC paired with up to 6GB RAM and probably 128GB storage that could be further expandable. There’s expandable 5GB RAM support as well.
The phone is likely to boot Android 12-based MIUI 13 custom skin out of the box and pack a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging support.
The Redmi 12C features dual cameras on the back, with a 50MP dual camera setup on the back and a 2MP secondary sensor. There could be a 5MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
The Redmi 12C can be seen in Blue, Black, Purple, and Green colour options. In addition to Amazon, the phone will be available via Mi.com, Mi Home stores and other offline outlets.
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 12C
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) How is the Redmi 12C Processor?
Ans) The Redmi 12C is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 System on Chip (SoC).
4) 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.
5) What are the colours available in Redmi 12c?
Ans) The phone Redmi 12C can be seen in Green, Pink, Black and Blue colours.
6) 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.
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