Xiaomi's Redmi 12 5G is the brand's recent 5G budget offering, after it launched the 4G variant in India. The smartphone starts at a price of Rs. 11,999 for 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Going over the specs, keep in mind that this phone is focused on consumers looking to get 5G on a budget. I've been using the top variant which has 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage, which is priced at Rs. 15,499. Does Xiaomi succeed in delivering the claimed experience? Let's find out, in this review.
Redmi 12 5G mobile was launched on 1st August 2023. The phone comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate 6.79-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2460x1080 pixels (FHD+). The display sports Gorilla Glass for protection. Redmi 12 5G is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor. It comes with 4GB, 6GB, 8GB of RAM. The Redmi 12 5G runs Android 13 and is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery. The Redmi 12 5G supports proprietary fast charging.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Redmi 12 5G on the rear packs a dual camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring an 8-megapixel sensor.
The Redmi 12 5G runs MIUI 14 is based on Android 13 and packs 128GB, 256GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1000GB) with a dedicated slot. The Redmi 12 5G is a dual-SIM mobile. The Redmi 12 5G measures 168.60 x 76.28 x 8.17mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 199.00 grams. It was launched in Jade Black, Moonstone Silver, and Pastel Blue colours. It features an IP53 rating for dust and water protection.
Connectivity options on the Redmi 12 5G include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, and USB Type-C with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.
As of 24th December 2024, Redmi 12 5G price in India starts at Rs. 11,499.
Product Name | Price in India |
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Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Jade Black | ₹ 11,499 |
Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM, 256GB) - Pastel Blue | ₹ 11,499 |
Redmi 12 5G (4GB RAM, 128GB) - Moonstone Silver | ₹ 11,999 |
Redmi 12 5G (4GB RAM, 128GB) - Jade Black | ₹ 11,999 |
Redmi 12 5G (4GB RAM, 128GB) - Pastel Blue | ₹ 11,999 |
Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM, 256GB) - Moonstone Silver | ₹ 12,999 |
Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Moonstone Silver | ₹ 11,499 |
Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM, 128GB) - Pastel Blue | ₹ 11,499 |
Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM, 256GB) - Jade Black | ₹ 14,499 |
Redmi 12 5G price in India starts from ₹ 11,499. The lowest price of Redmi 12 5G is ₹ 11,499 at Flipkart on 24th December 2024.
Brand | Xiaomi |
Model | Redmi 12 5G |
Price in India | ₹11,499 |
Release date | 1st August 2023 |
Launched in India | Yes |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 168.60 x 76.28 x 8.17 |
Weight (g) | 199.00 |
IP rating | IP53 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 |
Removable battery | No |
Fast charging | Proprietary |
Wireless charging | No |
Colours | Jade Black, Moonstone Silver, Pastel Blue |
Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Resolution Standard | FHD+ |
Screen size (inches) | 6.79 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 2460x1080 pixels |
Protection type | Gorilla Glass |
Processor | octa-core |
Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB |
Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 1000 |
Dedicated microSD slot | Yes |
Rear camera | 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
No. of Rear Cameras | 2 |
Front camera | 8-megapixel |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 |
Operating system | Android 13 |
Skin | MIUI 14 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
NFC | Yes |
USB Type-C | Yes |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |