Redmi 12 Series makes global debut in India with 90Hz Display, 5,000 mAh Battery, 50 MP Camera

The Xiaomi Redmi 12 series just made its global debut in India. The line-up includes the Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G, the latter arriving as one of the best smartphones under 12,000 INR in India.

The Redmi 12 5G debuts as the first smartphone in India with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. The device also features a 120Hz display, a large battery, fast charging support, and dual-camera setup.

Redmi 12 Series Pricing, Availability

The Redmi 12 5G price in India is set at Rs 11,999 for the base 4GB/128GB model. The Redmi 12 5G also arrives in a 6GB/128GB and an 8GB/256GB configuration that costs Rs 13,499 and Rs 15,499, respectively. The Redmi 12 5G is offered in Jade Black, Moonstone Silver, and Pastel Blue shades.

The Redmi 12 price in India is set at Rs 9,999 for the base 4GB/128GB model. The Redmi 12 5G also arrives in a 6GB/128GB configuration that costs Rs 11,499. The Redmi 12 4G is offered in the same Jade Black, Moonstone Silver, and Pastel Blue colours.

The Redmi 12 series sale in India will start from August 4 at 12 noon through the official website, Amazon (Redmi 12 5G), Flipkart (Redmi 12), Mi Home, and Xiaomi partner retail stores. Customers can avail a discount of Rs 1,000 on the Redmi 12 5G and Redmi 12 using an ICICI Bank debit or credit card.

Redmi 12 5G Specifications

The Redmi 12 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage expandable up to 1TB via microSD card. The Redmi 12 5G runs Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box. Xiaomi promises two Android updates and three security updates with the Redmi 12 5G.

The Redmi 12 5G packs a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Xiaomi's latest budget 5G smartphone sports a 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with an Adaptive 90Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Up front, there's an 8 MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

For optics, the Redmi 12 5G gets a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP primary sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor. The Redmi 12 5G features a Gorilla Glass protection on the front as well as a "Crystal Glass Design" on the back. It also boasts an IP53 rating for resistance to splashes of water.

Redmi 12 Specifications

The 4G version of the Redmi 12 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 SoC. The chip is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB storage that is expandable up to 1TB via microSD card. The Redmi 12 4G runs Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box. Xiaomi promises two Android updates and three security updates with the Redmi 12.

The Redmi 12 packs a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Xiaomi's latest affordable smartphone sports a 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel with an Adaptive 90Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Up front, there's an 8 MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

For optics, the Redmi 12 gets a triple-camera setup with a 50 MP primary sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens. The Redmi 12 features a Gorilla Glass protection on the front as well as a "Crystal Glass Design" on the back. It also boasts an IP53 rating for resistance to splashes of water.