Redmi 12C, Note 12 4G India and Global Launch Tipped: Expected Specifications, Price & More

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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.

Redmi 12C,

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

Redmi 12C

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

Redmi 12C

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

Redmi Note 12 4G

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 
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

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

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

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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