Overview
The Redmi 12 5G is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a powerful and efficient performance, a high-quality display, a versatile camera system, and long-lasting battery life, making it an attractive option for those seeking a reliable and feature-rich device.
## Display
- Display Size: 6.79 inches
- Display Type: IPS LCD
- Display Resolution: 1080 x 2460 pixels, 396 ppi
- Other Display Features: Up to 90Hz refresh rate, 550 nits peak brightness, 70% NTSC color gamut, 1500:1 contrast ratio, supports reading mode 3.0, SGS Low Blue Light Certification.
## Design and Build
- Dimensions: 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 199 g
- Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass)
- Water and Dust Resistance: IP53 rating, dust and splash resistant
- Other Design Features: Available in Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver colors.
## Processor and Performance
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Mobile Platform
- CPU: Octa-core CPU, up to 2.2 GHz
- GPU: Adreno 613
- RAM: 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB
- Other Performance Features: LPDDR4X + UFS 2.2 storage, supports expandable storage up to 1TB.
## Camera
### Rear Camera
- Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.8 aperture
- Secondary Camera: 2MP depth camera, f/2.4 aperture
- Camera Features: 1080p video recording at 30fps, 720p video recording at 30fps.
### Front Camera
- Front Camera: 5MP, f/2.2 aperture
- Front Camera Features: 1080p video recording at 30fps, 720p video recording at 30fps.
## Battery and Charging
- Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh (typical)
- Charging: Supports 18W fast charging
- Battery Life: Up to 28 days of standby, 7.7 days of music playback, 38 hours of call time, 30 hours of video playback.
## Connectivity and Other Features
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC (market/region dependent), infrared port, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- Biometrics: Side fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock
- Other Features: Dual speakers, Dolby Atmos, IP53 water and dust resistance, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS positioning, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, gyroscope.
## Software
- Operating System: MIUI 14 based on Android 13
- Other Software Features: Supports 2 Android major updates, 3 years of security patch updates.
## Pricing and Availability
- Price: Starting at around $128.99 for the base model
- Storage Options: 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB
- Color Options: Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver
- Availability: Released on August 4, 2023, and is currently available in the market.