Xiaomi on Tuesday launched the Redmi 12 5G and the Redmi 12 in India, making the smartphone’s global debut.
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Redmi 12 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, a one-of-its-kind in a budget smartphone. It has up to 8GB of RAM with an extra 8GB of virtual RAM. It comes with 128GB and 256GB storage options with extendable 1TB storage with a microSD card.
The screen on the device is a 6.79-inch FHD+ display, the biggest ever in a Xiaomi smartphone, with a 90 Hz adaptive refresh rate. It has a dual camera setup on the back with a 50 MP main camera with AI capabilities.
It houses a 5,000 mAh battery and is rated IP53 for water and dust resistance. The device will run on MIUI 14 out of the box, which is based on Android 13.
The Redmi 12 on the other hand has up to 6GB RAM with 6GB more virtual RAM and up to 128GB of storage. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset.
Other than that, both devices are specced similarly. The
Redmi 12 5G will retail for a starting price of Rs 10,999 with introductory offers and will be available across Mi.com, Amazon.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio and authorised retail partners.
The Redmi 12, on the other hand, starts at Rs 8,999 and will be available across Mi.com, Flipkart.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio, and authorized retail partners. The sale will start on August 4.
First Published: Aug 1, 2023 1:46 PM IST