Redmi 12C global launch date announced, design teased ahead of debut
The Redmi 12C launch date has been confirmed by Xiaomi as the smartphone maker is gearing up to launch the handset outside China. The phone will debut later this week, according to the company. Xiaomi has also revealed the phone’s specifications and design ahead of its launch. The smartphone will feature a dual camera setup on the back, along with an LED flash. The handset is expected to feature a 6.71-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery, similar to its Chinese counterpart.
Xiaomi Indonesia has announced the launch date for the Redmi 12C via Twitter, giving customers a sneak peek at the smartphone’s design and specifications ahead of its global launch. The handset will be unveiled on March 9, according to Xiaomi.
The company has hinted that the Redmi 12C will come with a dual camera setup on the back, headlined by a 50-megapixel shooter alongside an LED flash. The poster suggests that the phone will come in Blue and Black color options.
In addition, Xiaomi also has revealed that the phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. On the front, you can see that the phone has a waterdrop notch at the top for the selfie camera.
The Redmi 12C global variant is expected to be similar to the Chinese variant that was launched in December. The handset will come with a 6.71-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1,650×720 pixels, 20:6:9 aspect ratio, and 500 nits peak brightness. The phone features a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a dual rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
The Redmi 12C handset that made its debut in China comes with eMMC 5.1 flash storage and expandable storage up to 512GB via microSD card. The phone comes in four color options — Shadow Black, Sea Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender in China. It is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.
