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Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Xiaomi Redmi 12C Highlights and Overview
This is Xiaomi Redmi 12C, the direct successor of the Redmi 10C released back in March. As an upgrade, the 12C comes with a newer CPU and the latest OS. There is a fairly large 6.71-inch HD+ screen with 720 x 1650 pixels on the front, and an overhead notch housing the front-facing selfie camera.
On the inside, the Redmi 12C is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G85 CPU clocked at 2.0GHz, along with Mali-G52 GPU. Vivo Y22, Infinix Note 12i, and Tecno’s Spark 9 Pro are some popular smartphones powered by the same CPU. The model has 4/6GB RAM, along with 64/128GB ROM.
In the camera department, you are getting dual sensors on the rear. These include a 50-megapixel primary lens, and a QVGA Ai depth sensor. The phone has a single LED flash on the rear, while the selfie shooter on the front is capped at 5 megapixels.
The phone is also IP52 rated for splash resistance, and it has a rear fingerprint scanner within the camera module. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery with a 10W USB Type-C charger. It is based on Google Android 12 with MIUI 13 out of the box. The full spec of the Xiaomi Redmi 12C is contained in the table below.
Xiaomi Redmi 12C Full Specifications and Features
NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA Band 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As |
Redmi 12C Models: 22120RN86G, 22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L |
| Announced | 2022, December 31 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, January 01 |
BODY
| Dimensions | 168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 192 grams |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3) |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 6.71 inches, (82.62% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels (268 ppi density) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM | 4GB + 64GB / 4GB + 128GB / 6GB + 128GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 256GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Double Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Depth: QVGA Ai sensor |
| Camera Features | Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / LED flash |
| Video Resolution | 1080@30fps, 720p@30fps, |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 5-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture |
| Camera Features | FaceID / HDR / 6-level AI face Beauty |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| FM Radio | Yes |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer |
| Colors | Graphite Gray / Ocean Blue / Mint Green / Lavender Purple |
| Box Contents | Redmi 12C / Charging Brick / USB cable |
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Disclaimer Note
We CANNOT guarantee 100% accuracy for the specification table above.
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