Redmi 12 Series Smartphones Launched in India at These Prices
The Redmi 12 series were launched in India today in a 4G and a 5G variant. The Redmi 12 4G model comes with a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of inbuilt storage, whereas the Redmi 12 5G features Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage. The smartphones are backed by 5,000mAh batteries with 18W wired fast charging support. The handsets run on Android-based MIUI 14 OS out-of-the-box.
Redmi 12 4G, Redmi 12 5G price in India, availability
The base 4GB + 128GB variant of the Redmi 12 4G is priced at Rs. 8,999, while the 6GB + 128GB variant is set at Rs. 10,999. The prices are inclusive of a bank offer or exchange discount of Rs. 1,000. The model comes in Jade Black, Moonstone Silver, and Pastel Blue colour options.
The 4GB + 128GB variant of the Redmi 12 5G, which comes in similar colour options, is listed for Rs. 10,999, while the 6GB + 128GB variant and the 8GB + 256GB variant are marked for Rs. 12,499 and Rs. 14,999, respectively. These variants also include bank or loyalty discounts.
The Redmi 12 series phones will go on sale in the country from August 4 at 12 noon (IST) via the official Redmi website, Mi Home, Amazon, Flipkart and Xiaomi’s partner stores.
Redmi 12 4G, Redmi 12 5G specifications, features
Both the Redmi 12 variants feature a 6.79-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,460 pixels) display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 450nits peak brightness. The displays are covered in Corning Gorilla Glass protection. They run Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box.
The Redmi 12 4G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 SoC, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of inbuilt storage. Meanwhile, the Redmi 12 5G comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of USF 2.2 onboard storage. The storage is expandable up to 1TB using a micro SD card. The phones support virtual RAM expansions of up to 12GB and 16GB respectively.
In the camera department, the Redmi 12 4G features a triple camera setup on the back, which includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel sensor with a macro sensor. The Redmi 12 5G, on the other hand, has a 50-megapixel primary sensor on the back, alongside a 2-megapixel sensor with a macro lens. Both the phones have an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, placed in a centered punch-hole slot at the top of the display.
The Redmi 12 series phones feature a 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging support. Along with 4G and 5G connectivity respectively, the phones also support WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, v5.0, NFC and USB Type-C connectivity. The handsets feature 3.5mm audio jacks and side-mounted fingerprint sensors. They come with an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance. The phones weigh 199 grams and measure 168.60mm x 76.28mm x 8.17mm.
