Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE could launch as rebranded Xiaomi Civi 2: report
Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE launch in global markets could happen soon, according to a report. While the details of the handset are yet to be officially announced by the Chinese smartphone maker, the upcoming device was recently spotted on the IMEI database with model number 2209129SC. The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE could be a rebranded version of the Xiaomi Civi 2 that was launched in China last month, as per a report. The Xiaomi Civi 2 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC and features a triple camera setup on the back, with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor.
According to a report by IT Home, Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE has appeared on the IMEI database with model number 2209129SC. The report claims that the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE will be debuting as a rebranded version of the Xiaomi Civi 2. It is reportedly set to go official towards the end of October.
The Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE had previously surfaced on multiple certification sites including the FCC, IMDA and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) website. The FCC listing suggested three configurations — 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage for the upcoming smartphone. The listing also reportedly suggested that the phone will come with 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS and NFC connectivity options. It is said to run on Android 13-based MIUI 13 out of the box.
It is worth noting that Xiaomi has not yet made any official announcement about the launch of the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE.
To recall, the Xiaomi Civi 2 was launched in China last month, with a starting price of CNY 2,399 (roughly Rs. 27,000) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.
The Xiaomi Civi 2 features a 6.55-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM. A triple camera setup on the rear with a 50-megapixel primary camera, 32-megapixel dual selfie sensors and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage are the other key specifications of the handset. The Xiaomi Civi 2 houses a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.
