Xiaomi held a big launch event before 2022 ended where it launched a new entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 12C. It was unveiled alongside the Redmi K60 series and the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition.
The Redmi 12C is built around a 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with a 5MP front camera housed in a teardrop notch. Around the back, it has a non-slip texture with diagonal stripes and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor housed in the camera module. The camera module also has a 50MP dual rear camera and LED flash.
It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. Additionally, it boasts a 5000mAh battery that charges via a microUSB port.
Redmi 12C Full Specifications
| Display | 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| RAM | 4/6GB |
| Storage | 64/128GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main VGA depth |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Colors | Black Blue Green Purple |
Redmi 12C Pricing and Availability
The Redmi 12C comes in three memory options, which are priced at:
- 4/64GB – CNY 699 (around PHP 5,700)
- 4/128GB – CNY 799 (around PHP 6,500)
- 6/128GB – CNY 899 (around PHP 7,300)
It is now available in China but as of writing this, it is uncertain if it will make it to the international market.
*Prices in PHP are direct conversions using the exchange rate at the time the content was published.
These are not indicative of actual local pricing and don’t include additional costs like taxes, etc.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
