Redmi has launched a new ultra-cheap smartphone in China: this is the new Redmi 12C.
Xiaomi has decided to start the year 2023 doing what it does best: launch new products. The Beijing company has presented today in China a new smartphone under the Redmi brand, oriented to the input rangewhich stands out for its reduced price. It’s about the new Redmi 12C.
It is the first of the models to arrive from the Redmi 12 family, and also the cheapest: its exchange price does not even reach 100 euros.
Redmi 12C, all the information
Features | |
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Dimensions | 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.77mm 192 grams |
Screen | 6.71 inch LCD HD (1650 x 720 pixels) Brightness up to 500 nits |
Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 Octa-core CPU up to 2 GHz Mali-G52 MP2 GPU |
RAM | 4/6GB LPDDR4X |
OS | MIUI 13 based on Android 12 |
Storage | 64/12 GB eMMC 5.1 expandable |
cameras | rear: 50 Mpx main 2MP macro Frontal: 5MP |
Drums | 5000mAh |
Others | dual nano SIM microSD card slot rear fingerprint reader 3.5mm headphone jack FM Radio |
connectivity | Bluetooth 5.1 VoLTE with HD Voice Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz GPS, Glonass, Beidou Galileo |
The first thing that catches the attention of the Redmi 12C is its physical appearance. It is a device with a colorful design, available in shades aquamarine blue, dark blue and light purplein addition to the classic finish black. All of them have a pattern of diagonal stripes on the back, which is made of plastic with a rough finish.
The fingerprint reader is integrated inside the camera module, where we find a 50 megapixel main sensor with support for HDR and night mode, along with a 2 megapixel camera for macro shots.
Its front is occupied by a 6.71-inch large screen with a drop-shaped “notch” that houses the 5 megapixel selfie camera. The screen in question has HD + resolution and uses LCD technology.
Xiaomi has opted for the Octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor to bring your new entry-level smartphone to life. It comes with 4 or 6 GB of RAM, and 64 or 128 GB of expandable internal storage. Your battery has 5000mAh capacityand its operating system is based on an optimized version of MIUI 13.
Redmi 12C price and when it can be purchased
Currently, the Redmi 12C is already on sale in China. At the moment, the brand has not confirmed whether it will be released in other regions of the worldbut it is likely considering what happened with previous versions of the series.
The price of this device starts from less than 100 euros to change. The figure varies depending on the configuration chosen:
- Redmi 12C 4+64GB: 699 yuan, 94 euros to change
- Redmi 12C 4+128GB: 799 yuan, 108 euros to change
- Redmi 12C 6+128GB: 899 yuan, 121 euros to change