Xiaomi Redmi 12C with Helio G85 SoC and 50MP camera now official

Xiaomi has just announced its newest entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 12C.

The Redmi 12C will pack a large 6.71-inch HD+ display and will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 Soc.

The 12C will also have a 50-megapixel rear camera and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Like most entry-level smartphones, Xiaomi will be offering the Redmi 12C in a ton of cool and fun color options, namely: Shadow Black, Dark Blue, Mint Green, and Lavender.

Here’s a look at the color options mentioned above:

In terms of pricing, the Redmi 12C will be priced at RMB 699 or around Php 5,655.45 for the 4GB RAM, 128GB storage base model; the 4GB RAM/128 GB storage at RMB 799 or Php 6,464.53; and the top-speck 6GB RAM/128 GB storage option will be RMB 899 or Php 7,273.60 (RMB 1 = Php 8.09).

The Redmi 12C is slated for release in China on January 1. However, its availability in the Philippines is yet to be announced.

Redmi 12C specs
6.71-inch, 1650 x 720 pixels HD+
MediaTek Helio G85 SoC
Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU
4GB, 6GB RAM LPDDR4X
64GB, 128GB
Dual-rear cameras:
• 50MP F1.8 main
• 2MP F2.4 depth
5MP front camera
Dual-SIM
4G LTE
microUSB
microSD card slot
3.5mm audio jack
FM Radio
Stereo speakers
Fingerprint scanner (rear-mounted)
MIUI 13 (Android 12)
5,000mAh battery, 10W wired charging
Shadow Black, Dark Blue, Mint Green, Lavender