Xiaomi Redmi 12 presented officially ahead of global release with with Helio G88 SoC and 50MP main camera: Price, Availability, Specifications

HomePhonesXiaomi Redmi 12 presented officially ahead of global release with with Helio G88 SoC and 50MP main camera: Price, Availability, Specifications

HIGHLIGHTS

* The Redmi 12 features a 6.79-inch display with Full HD+ resolution.
* The device packs 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
* The smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock support, IP53 rating, and 18W fast charging support.

Xiaomi Redmi 12 official ahead of global release

Xiaomi Redmi 12

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 12, an inexpensive smartphone with a 90 Hz and 1080p display.
Also packed with a 5,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP primary camera, the Redmi 12 will be available in multiple configurations with three launch colour options.

Xiaomi has now lifted the lid on the Redmi 12 after several detailed leaks. According to Xiaomi’s Thai website, the Redmi 12 relies on the Helio G88, a mid-range chipset that MediaTek released in 2020.

For reference, the Helio G88 contains two ARM Cortex-A75 CPU cores clocked at 2 GHz, six Cortex-A55 cores restricted to 1.8 GHz and a Mali-G52 MP2 GPU that peaks at 1 GHz.

Xiaomi complements the mid-range chipset with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 flash storage, plus a 5,000 mAh battery that recharges at up to 18 W.

Xiaomi Redmi 12

Additionally, the Redmi 12 packs a 6.79-inch IPS display with a 2,460 x 1,080-pixel resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate.
However, the handset can vary its display refresh rate between 36 Hz, 48 Hz, 60 Hz and 90 Hz to reduce power consumption.

Elsewhere, the Redmi 12 has a MicroSD card reader for up to 1 TB of storage expansion, along with 50 MP primary, 8 MP ultra-wide-angle, 2 MP macro and 8 MP front-facing cameras.

The device also runs MIUI 14 based on Android 13, unlike some other recent mid-range Xiaomi smartphones like the POCO X5.
Currently, Xiaomi has only announced the handset in Thailand, although the Redmi 12 is expected to cost €199 in the Eurozone.

Xiaomi Redmi 12

The Redmi 12 retails for THB 5,299 (~US$153) in Thailand with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. A cheaper 4 GB of RAM option should be available too, but neither of Xiaomi’s official retailers stock such a variant yet.
The same applies to a 256 GB of storage model, which Xiaomi also describes on its website. At any rate, the Redmi 12 comes in Midnight Black, Sky Blue and Polar Silver colourways.

Xiaomi recently launched a new budget 4G smartphone in Thailand. The Redmi 12 arrives as an affordable smartphone with a MediaTek chipset, a high-refresh-rate display, a large battery, fast charging, and a triple-camera setup.

As of now, there is no information about the Redmi 12 availability globally and in India.
So let’s take a look at what Xiaomi’s latest budget smartphone offers.

Redmi 12 Price

Xiaomi Redmi 12

The Redmi 12 price is set at TBH 5,299 (roughly Rs 12,550) for the 8GB/128GB model. Moreover, the Redmi 12 will also be offered in 4GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB variants, although their pricing is yet to be announced.

The Redmi 12 comes in three colour options including – Sky Blue, Polar Silver, and Midnight Black. The phone is listed on e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada.

The Redmi 12 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.
Additionally, the storage can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card. Up to 8GB of unused memory can also be utilised as virtual RAM. It boots Android 13 with MIUI 14 out of the box.

The Redmi 12 sports a 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with 550 nits of peak brightness. The screen boasts a 90Hz refresh rate and is SGS low blue light certified. The handset packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging over a USB Type-C port.
The phone also features a side-mounted fingerprint reader and a headphone jack.

Xiaomi Redmi 12

For optics, the Redmi 12 features a triple-camera setup on the back with a 50 MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture.
The main camera is paired with an 8 MP ultrawide unit and a 2 MP macro lens. Up front, there’s an 8 MP selfie camera with an f/2.1 aperture. The phone also boasts an IP53 rating for resistances to splashes.

After multiple leaks and rumours, Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi 12 smartphone.
This new device is launched by Xiaomi in Thailand. Speaking about the specifications, the Redmi 12 comes with a 6.79-inch display that has a Full HD+ resolution.

The device has a 90Hz refresh rate, a punch-hole cutout at the centre and a 550 nits brightness.

The smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s octa-core chipset.
Furthermore, the handset has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock support, a triple-camera setup, and an 8MP selfie camera.

Redmi 12 has launched in Thailand. The smartphone was listed on Xiaomi’s Portugal website as well as spotted in leaks and rumors.
The newest offering arrives as the successor to the last year’s Redmi 11. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.

Let us take a look at the pricing and detailed specifications of the device ahead:

Redmi 12 Pricing, Availability

Xiaomi Redmi 12

The Redmi 12 comes in Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Polar Silver colour options.
The Redmi 12 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at TBH 5,299 (roughly Rs 12,516).
The pricing of the 4GB/8GB RAM variant with 128GB/256GB of internal storage is yet to be revealed.
The handset can be purchased in Thailand via Shopee as well as Lazada.
No detail about the global availability of the device is known yet.

Redmi 12 Specifications, Features

Xiaomi Redmi 12

The Redmi 12 features a 6.79-inch display with a Full HD+ 2460 x 1080 pixel resolution. The display panel has a 90Hz refresh rate, 396 PPI pixel density, 550 nits brightness, and a punch-hole cutout.
Powering the device under the hood there is an octa-core Helio G88 processor.
The device packs up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The handset also has microSD card support for storage expansion up to 1TB.

On the software side of things, the smartphone boots Android 13 out of the box with MIUI 14 skin on top.
The rear of the handset consists of a triple-camera setup.
The camera module includes a 50MP primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor.
As far as the other key features go, the handset has an 8MP selfie camera, dual-SIM card slot, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock support, NFC, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support.

Last but not least, the phone also has an IP53 rating for water and dust protection.

Redmi 12 Quick Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 12

* 6.79-inch FHD+ (1080×2400 pixels) LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate* Octa Core MediaTek Helio G88 12nm processor (Dual 2GHz Cortex-A75 + Hexa 2GHz 6x Cortex-A55 CPUs) with ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU
* 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB/256GB (eMMC 5.1) internal storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD
* Android 13 with MIUI 14
* Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
* 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, LED flash
* 8MP front camera with f/2.1 aperture
* Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
* Dust and splash resistant (IP53)
* 3.5mm audio jack
* Dimensions: 168.60×76.28×8.17mm; Weight: 198.5g
* Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC
* 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging

Redmi 12 Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi 12

* Display: 6.79-inch display, Full HD+ resolution, punch-hole cutout, 396 PPI pixel density, 550 nits brightness, 70% colour gamut.
* Processor: MediaTek’s octa-core 12nm Helio G88 SoC with Arm Mali-G52 GPU.
* RAM And Storage: 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB/256GB storage, microSD card support.
* Software: Android 13 with MIUI 14.
* Rear-facing camera: 50MP primary camera, f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide lens, f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FOV, 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4 aperture.
* Front-facing camera: 8MP, f/2.1 aperture.
* Other Features: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock, IP53 rating.
* Connectivity: dual-SIM card slot, 4G LTE, 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.
* Battery: 5,000mAh, 18W fast charging.

Redmi 12 Specifications and Features

Xiaomi Redmi 12

The Redmi 12 has a 6.79-inch LCD display with a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. It offers an FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 550 nits peak brightness.
The device features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button.
Design-wise, the smartphone has a compact form factor and three camera sensors on the back panel without a module.

On the imaging front, the Redmi 12 features triple rear cameras. The setup comprises a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. There is an 8MP selfie snapper.

Internally, the Redmi 12 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 processor. It packs up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging.
It runs on MIUI 14 based on Android 13 OS.

Connectivity options on the Redmi 12 include 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm jack.

The Redmi 12 carries a price tag of TBH 5,299 (~CNY 1,090) for the 8GB + 128GB variant. The prices of the 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB options is not revealed.
The phone is offered in Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Polar Silver color options. The device can be purchased from Shopee and Lazada in Thailand.

Redmi 12 goes official with Helio G88 SoC and 50MP main camera

Xiaomi Redmi 12

Xiaomi went ahead and announced its Redmi 12 smartphone. The device comes as a successor to last year’s Redmi 11 and is already available in Thailand.

Redmi 12 features a 6.79-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. There’s an 8MP front-facing cam housed in the punch hole cutout while the back houses a 50MP main unit alongside an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro lens.

MediaTek’s Helio G88 chipset sits at the helm aided by 4/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage which is expandable via the microSD card slot.

The software side is covered by MIUI 14 based on Android 13 while the battery comes in at 5,000 mAh and supports up to 18W charging. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, headphone jack and an IP53 rating for splash protection.

Redmi 12 comes in Midnight Black, Sky Blue and Polar Silver colors.
Pricing in Thailand is set at THB 5,299 ($153) for the 8/128GB trim from Shopee and Lazada.
Based on previous rumors, Redmi 12 will cost €199 when it arrives in Europe.

Xiaomi Redmi 12

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 on Redmi 12

1) What are the colours available in Redmi 12?

Ans) The Redmi 12 comes in Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Polar Silver colours.

2) What is the price & availability of Redmi 12?

Ans) Redmi 12 starts at USD 149 (Rs. 12,210 approx.) for the 4GB + 128GB model. It also comes in 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB models.
The phone is already on sale in 5,299 Thai Baht (USD 152 / Rs. 12,538 approx.) for the 8GB + 128GB in Thailand and 199.99 Euros (USD 218 / Rs. 17,940 approx.) for the 4GB + 128GB model in Europe.

3) Redmi 12 with 6.79″ FHD+ 90Hz display, glass back, IP53 ratings, 5000mAh battery announced.What are the launch details?

Ans) Xiaomi has officially announced the Redmi 12, the company’s latest 4G smartphone, after it surfaced in a listing earlier this month. The phone packs a 6.79-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, 8MP front-facing camera inside the punch hole and is powered by MediaTek Helio G88 SoC.

It has up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage. The phone features a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. The phone has a glass back and has IP53 ratings for dust and splash resistance.
It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

4) Redmi 12 Announced with 90Hz Display, Glass back Design: Check Price, Specs, Features, and Other Details?

Ans) Xiaomi has announced a new 4G smartphone. It comes with an IP53-rated build (dust and splash resistance) and a glass-back design.

Additionally, the new handset gets a 6.79-inch LCD display with FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the side.

The Redmi 12 is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G88 12nm processor with ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU and 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM. The 128GB/ 256GB (eMMC 5.1) internal storage can be expandable (up to 1TB) with a micro SD card.
The new handset runs Android 13 OS with MIUI 14 on top. It supports Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C, NFC, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Redmi 12 is backed by a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It sports an 8MP front camera (f/2.1 aperture) for selfies. The 50MP primary rear camera (f/1.8) is paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2), a 2MP macro camera (f/2.4) and a LED flash.

The Redmi 12 comes with a starting price of USD 149 (approx Rs. 12,210) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It comes in Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Polar Silver colours. The company has not revealed the Indian price tag.

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