Redmi 12 5G now official: equips the new Snapdragon 4 Gen2

Xiaomi has officially launched its latest budget-entry offering, the Redmi 12 5G. It equips the new Snapdragon 4 Gen2 chipset that runs on a flagship-level 4nm process. In addition to offering faster 5G speeds and improved battery life, it also promises lower latency for an even smoother user experience.

For its display, it sports a 6.79-inch Full HD+ display with 90Hz adaptive refresh rate. Flipping onto its rear, protrudes a dual camera setup with 50-megapixel main lens. The back panel feature a ‘crystal glass design’ with a reflective gradient finish. It is complemented with a sleek, flat frame.

Redmi 12 5G in Jade Black colorway

The handset runs on the latest Android 13-based MIUI 14. It packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W charging, though the charging brick included is 22.5W. It even has an IP53 rating for added protection against splashes and dust.

Xiaomi promises two years of Android updates and three years of security updates for this device.

Redmi 12 5G specs

6.79” FHD+ display
90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 550 nits peak brightness
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Snapdragon 4 Gen2 (4nm)
8-cores, 2.2GHz max clockspeed
4, 6, 8GB RAM LPDDR4X
128, 256GB storage UFS 2.2
Supports microSD (hybrid slot) up to 1TB
Dual rear cameras:
– 50MP f/1.8 main
– 2MP depth
8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter
Dual SIM
5G, 4G LTE
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
GPS/AGPS(L1), Glonass, Beidou, Galileo(E1)
USB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
IR Blaster, IP53 splash and dust resistance
MIUI 14 (Android 13)
5000mAh battery
22.5W charging rate
168.60mm x 76.28mmx 8.17mm
199g
Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver

Price and availability

The Redmi 12 5G is currently launched for India with general availability set on August 4. Below are the retail prices:

• INR 11,999PHP 8,306USD 142EUR 135CNY 1,031 | 4GB + 128GB
• INR 13,499PHP 9,344USD 159EUR 152CNY 1,159 | 6GB + 128GB
• INR 15,499PHP 10,728USD 183EUR 174CNY 1,331 | 8GB + 256GB

No word yet on its local availability in the Philippines. Stay tuned for updates!