The Xiaomi Redmi 12 is the latest addition to the Redmi 12 series and is more pocket-friendly. It has a glass build at the back with a plastic frame and an IP53 dust and splash resistance rating. The phone supports dual 4G sim cards and has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. A shared slot for a memory or a second sim card also exists. The phone’s design is reminiscent of the iPhone 11 because of the camera placement at the back.
It has an IPS LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display size of the Redmi 12 is 6.79, which is significantly big in hand and suitable for consuming content or gaming. It has noticeable bezels around the display, and it’s expected considering the phone’s price. The phone has a centered hole punch cut out housing the selfie camera. It is responsive to touch, and colors on the display are popping.
The Redmi 12 runs on Android 13, and MIUI 14 is the user interface. The MediaTek Helio G88 powers it with 4 or 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage space. The phone is suitable for gaming and other intensive task. You will find the model with 8GB RAM faster and should go for it. The primary camera is 50MP, and we also have an 8MP selfie camera upfront. They can both shoot 1080p videos, which is okay for the price.
The battery is 5000mAh, and it supports 18 watts fast charging. You should expect a complete day of battery life when you charge the phone.
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Specs Listing |
|---|---|
| Model | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
| Brand | Xiaomi |
| Announced | June 15, 2023 |
| Status | Available June 15, 2023 |
| DESIGN | |
| Body Build | Glass Body, Plastic Frame, Glass Front |
| Dimension | 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 198.5 g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| DISPLAY | |
| Screen Size | 6.79-inch with (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels, 396PPi Density |
| Screen Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz capacitive touchscreen |
| Display Protection | - |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Operating System | Android 13, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset/Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| CPU [ Central Processing Unit ] | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Internal Storage | 128, 256 GB |
| RAM | 4 or 8GB |
| CAMERA | |
| Back Camera | Triple Cameras- 50MP main sensor + 2MP Depth + 8MP, Dual-LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Camera Features | Quad-LED flash, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Resolution | 1080P@30fps |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| USB | USB TYPE C 2.0, OTG |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| NFC | Yes, Region Dependent |
| NETWORK | |
| Technology | 2G/3G/4G [ GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVO / LTE ] |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| 5G Network Bands | - |
| Network Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| SOUND | |
| Speaker | Yes, Loud Speaker |
| Audi Jack | Yes, 3.5mm Audio jack |
| Sound Enhancement | Active Noise Cancelation with a dedicated mic |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
| Fingerprint | Yes, Side Mounted |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass Sensor, Temperature sensor, Hall sensor |
| Additional Features | -WMV/RV/MP4/3GP player -MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player - Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Push to talk - Voice command/dial - Organizer |
| Colour | Midnight Black, Polar Silver, Sky Blue |
| BATTERY | |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh non Removable battery |
| Fast charging | Yes, 18 Watts |
| Battery Type | Li-PO |
| Stand by Time | N/A |
| Talk Time | N/A |
Redmi 12 Price in Nigeria
The Redmi 12 is expected to have a starting price of around ₦135,000 in Nigeria. It will be available in physical and online stores and buying it will be easy. If you have any questions, kindly ask in the comment section below.
