Xiaomi Redmi 12 now in the Philippines

Today, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi 12, its newest entry-level smartphone, which starts at PHP 6,999 and offers maximum value, a top-notch entertainment experience, and a buttery smooth operating system.

The Redmi 12 has a premium glass back, a new infinity camera design, and a thin 8.17mm¹ thickness, this smartphone offers a streamlined appearance while also offering customers a comfortable handgrip. The Redmi 12 is designed to withstand everyday spills and dust thanks to its IP53 rating². It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and an 18W Type-C quick charging port³. The Redmi 12 comes in three colors: Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Polar Silver.

The 6.79″ FHD+ DotDisplay screen on the Redmi 12 features 90Hz Adaptive Sync. With a resolution of 2460×1080, this display is also the biggest in the Redmi series thus far. Because of the phone’s Reading mode 3.0 and SGS Low Blue Light certification, users may enjoy material for extended periods of time without placing extra strain on their eyes. ⁴

The device’s triple camera system features a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. Additionally, Redmi 12 provides seven filmCamera filters to improve your photography skills with pixel-level calculations and real-time previews.

The Redmi 12’s MediaTek Helio G88-powered CPU can run at a maximum speed of 2.0GHz when memory expansion is enabled. To help you get through your busiest day, the device also includes a 1TB extendable storage. The Redmi 12 also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a loudspeaker. The 5,000mAh⁵ battery provides 23 days of standby time, 133 hours of audio playback, 26 hours of online reading, or 16 hours of video streaming.⁶ The smartphone may operate home appliances by acting as an IR remote.

Level Up Your Style with Redmi 12

The Redmi 12 will come in two variations: an online-only model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and a more expensive model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Both contain 16GB of RAM that can be expanded for added power and speed.

The Redmi 12 8+128GB variant is currently available for a low early bird pricing of at Php 6,999, which is a discount from its original price of Php 7,999. From September 20 to September 29, this fantastic offer is only accessible online through Xiaomi’s official worldwide shop on Lazada 53. The sale starts at 7:00 PM (Manila time). On September 20, shortly following the opening livestream (Manila time).

Looking for more power and storage? Starting September 20 at 7:00 p.m. online, Shopee 53 and  Lazada 25 will offer the Redmi 12 8+256GB for Php 8,999. Additionally, starting on September 29, you have the option of choosing a practical installment plan with Home Credit at 0% interest for a 6-month term.

The same bigger storage variant version will be available at authorized Xiaomi stores nationwide and at Xiaomi Philippines’ TikTok Shop 22 starting September 30. Level Up Your Style with the Redmi 12 today!

Xiaomi Redmi 12 (Global) specs:

6.79-inch FHD+ DotDisplay @ 2360 x 1080 pixels
396ppi
90Hz refresh
550 nits peak brightness
MediaTek Helio G88
8 cores, up to 2.0GHz
Arm Mali-G52
4GB, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
128GB, 256GB eMMC 5.1 storage
Supports expandable storage up to 1TB
Triple rear cameras:
– 50MP f/1.8 main
– 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide
– 2MP f/2 macro lens
8MP f/2.1 front camera
Hybrid dual SIM
4G LTE
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.3
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou
NFC
USB Type-C
3.5mm audio jack
Fingerprint sensor, face unlock
MIUI 14 based on Android 13
5000mAh battery
18W fast charging
IP53 splash, water, dust resistance
168.6 x 76.28 x 8.17 mm
~198.5 grams
Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver