Redmi 12 5G goes on sale in India today: price, specs, and should you buy it
Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G prices in India were announced earlier this week and the phones are going on sale today. But should you buy the Redmi 12 5G?
Highlights
- Redmi 12 series features a 'Crystal Glass' back design, which is a first in the segment.
- The Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G go on sale in India today starting at 12 pm.
- Redmi 12 5G starts at Rs 11,999.
Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G prices in India were revealed earlier this week and the phones are set to go on sale for the first time today. The phones tout a 'Crystal Glass' back design, which is a first in the segment. The phones also come with a 5000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, a 50MP primary camera, and a 90Hz refresh rate. Check out the Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G India prices, where to buy them, and whether you should buy the Redmi 12 5G or not.
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Redmi 12 5G, Redmi 12 4G prices in India, sale details
- Redmi 12 4G has a starting price of Rs 9,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant and Rs 11,499 for the 6GB+128GB model.
- The Redmi 12 5G starts at Rs 11,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant. The 6GB+128GB variant is priced at Rs 13,499 while the 8GB+256GB version will be available for Rs 15,499.
- The company is offering an instant discount of Rs 1,000 with ICICI Credit and Debit cards.
- The Redmi 12 4G and Redmi 12 5G will go on sale starting today. The phones will be sold via mi.com, Flipkart, and Xiaomi retail stores. The Redmi 12 5G will be sold via Amazon instead of Flipkart.
Redmi 12 5G specifications
- Display: The Redmi 12 5G sports a 6.79-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 550 nits brightness, 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a 91 percent screen-to-body ratio.
- Processor: The handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU for graphics.
- RAM and Storage: The phone packs up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. There's support for up to 8GB virtual RAM.
- OS: The Redmi 12 5G runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box.
- Cameras: The Redmi phone features 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth shooter. There is an 8MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
- Battery: The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
- Connectivity: Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-C port, and IR blaster.
- Others: There is an IP53 rating for splash resistance and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
Redmi 12 4G specifications
- Display: The Redmi 12 has a 6.79-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1080 X 2400 pixels resolution, and Corning Gorilla Glass layer.
- Processor: The new Redmi phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 12nm processor paired with Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU.
- RAM and Storage: There is up to 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB internal storage. There's 6GB virtual RAM support.
- OS: The Redmi 12 runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box.
- Cameras: The Redmi 12 4G has a 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. There is an 8MP shooter on the front for selfies and video chats.
- Battery: The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
- Connectivity: Connectivity options include 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
- Others: There is an IP53 rating for splash resistance and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.
Should you buy the Redmi 12 5G?
We recently reviewed the Redmi 12 5G, which is one of the most affordable 5G phones on the market. This doesn't mean to say there are compromises. The device exudes a premium feel thanks to its glass-back design, which is one of a kind in the segment.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 can handle most of the daily tasks with ease and we barely noticed any lags or stutters in the UI. The 90Hz refresh rate adds to the smoother performance. The cameras on the phone are decent and get the job done. For the price, the Redmi 12 5G's cameras are more than respectable. The 5000mAh battery can last an entire day even with moderate to heavy usage. The 18W fast charging juices up the phone relatively faster.
On the whole, if you are in the market for a budget 5G phone, the Redmi 12 5G is a no-brainer.