Overview

The Redmi 12 is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a range of features, including a large 6.79" FHD+ DotDisplay, a 50MP AI triple camera setup, a large 5000mAh battery, and a MediaTek Helio G88 processor. It also comes with up to 256GB of storage and supports up to 1TB of expandable storage.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.79 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 1080 x 2460 pixels, 396 ppi
  • Other Display Features: 90Hz refresh rate, 550 nits (peak) brightness, AdaptiveSync display, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, Reading mode 3.0

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm
  • Weight: 198.5 g
  • Build Materials: Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
  • Water and Dust Resistance: IP53, dust and splash resistant
  • Other Design Features: Premium glass back design, side fingerprint sensor

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G88
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
  • RAM: Up to 8GB
  • Other Performance Features: 12nm manufacturing process, LPDDR4X + eMMC 5.1 storage

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.8 aperture
  • Secondary Camera: 8MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 aperture, 120° FOV
  • Tertiary Camera: 2MP macro camera, f/2.4 aperture
  • Camera Features: 1080p video recording at 30fps, 720p video recording at 30fps

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 13MP, f/2.45 aperture
  • Front Camera Features: 1080p video recording at 30fps, 720p video recording at 30fps

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 5000mAh (typ)
  • Charging: Supports 18W fast charging, USB-C

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Dual SIM + microSD, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, FM radio
  • Biometrics: Side fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock
  • Other Features: 3.5mm headphone jack, IP53 water and dust resistance, stereo speakers

Software

  • Operating System: MIUI 14 based on Android 13

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: Starting at $132.50 for the base model
  • Storage Options: Up to 256GB
  • Color Options: Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver
  • Availability: Released in June 2023