Redmi 12: Teased for India Launch; Expected Price and Specifications Revealed

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi is preparing for the launch of an upcoming affordable smartphone. The company is expected to introduce a new device from its number series later this month. While the specific name of the device has not been disclosed, Xiaomi and Redmi officials have been sharing teaser videos that strongly indicate the arrival of the Redmi 12. In addition, a teaser posted on the official Redmi India Twitter account provides a glimpse of the rear panel design of the upcoming smartphone.

These teasers strongly suggest that the Redmi 12 will be launched in India in the near future. Xiaomi has already released the Redmi 12 in certain global markets. The device is a 4G smartphone and is likely to be priced at around ₹12,000 in India. Before its official launch, let’s delve into the expected price, specifications, and other details of the Redmi 12.

Everything about the Redmi 12 Known So Far

The Redmi 12 will be yet another budget-friendly offering from Xiaomi, priced under Rs 15,000 in India. The phone is anticipated to make its debut in July, as hinted by Xiaomi’s teasers, although the exact launch date has not been revealed. The latest teaser also confirms the design of the rear panel, showcasing three circular cutouts for the triple-camera setup. Additionally, the phone features a USB Type-C port and a speaker grille at the bottom edge.

Moreover, the teaser video for the Redmi 12 showcases the Polar Silver color variant, which was launched in Thailand. Xiaomi is expected to offer the phone in three color options, similar to the ones already available for purchase in Thailand: Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Silver.

In terms of specifications, the Redmi 12 was launched in Thailand with an 8GB RAM option priced at TBH 5,299 (approximately ₹12,400). Lower storage variants with 4GB and 6GB of RAM, along with up to 256GB of storage, were also made available. It is likely that the Redmi 12 variant for the Indian market will come with at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Additionally, a variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is also expected. As a budget offering, the phone includes a microSD card slot for storage expansion of up to 1TB.

Specifications and features of the Redmi 12 include a slightly flat frame design, a tall display with a hole-punch cutout, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a triple-camera setup on the back. The display boasts a Full HD+ resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels, 550 nits brightness, a 70% color gamut, and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the phone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G88 SoC paired with a Mali-G52 GPU.

It houses a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it features an 8MP camera for selfies. The software running on the device is based on Android 13 with Xiaomi’s MIUI 14 interface.