Redmi 12C: Price, Specs

Redmi 12C is a budget Android smartphone with a fairly large 6.71-inch display. On the inside is a Helio G85 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, and a 5000mAh battery. Note that there are also 3/64GB, 4/64GB, 4GB/128GB, and 6GB/128GB memory variants available.

At the top of the display is a 5-megapixel camera and at the back of the phone is a 50-megapixel dual camera. Does the Redmi 12C come with a fingerprint scanner? Yes, it does. The fingerprint reader is located at the back.

Welcome to our complete guide to the Redmi 12C. On this page, we cover everything you need to know about this mobile device, including its specifications, price, release date, and more.

Redmi 12C Specs

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands: No
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: Android 13 + MIUI 13

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm
• Weight: 192g
• Display: 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen
• Colours: Graphite Gray. Ocean Blue. Mint Green. Lavender Purple.
• Physical Build: Plastic frame. Plastic back panel.

Internal Hardware Specifications

• CPU/Processor: 64-bit, 2.0 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
• GPU/Graphics Processing Unit: ARM Mali-G52 MC2
• RAM: 3 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB
• Extended/Virtual RAM:
• Internal Storage: 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB.
• External Storage: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Main Camera: 50 MP main sensor + 0.08 MP depth sensor, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front Camera: 5 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: No.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes; virtual.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): No.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; rear-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Blaster: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth Version: 5.2
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
• USB: microUSB v2.0.
• NFC: No.

Miscellaneous Specifications and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 10W charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number:

Launch/Release Dates and Information

Release Date: March 8, 2023

Price of Redmi 12C in Nigeria

• Slot Systems: ₦69,500 (3/32GB). ₦85,500 (4/128GB).
• Pointek: ₦69,500 (3/32GB). ₦85,500 (4/128GB)
• Jumia Nigeria: ₦85,500 (3/64GB). ₦99,000 (4/128GB)
• Raya: ₦75,500 (3/64GB). ₦85,500 (4/128GB).

The above prices may change with time, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.

Why you should buy Redmi 12C

Why you should buy Redmi 12C? One word: the processor. To explain it further, the Helio G85 processor is a steal for these prices. You have to spend more to get any other phone that uses this processor. Other Helio G85 smartphones at this time cost in the region of ₦100,000 and are missing some features.

Its competitors include Samsung Galaxy A04 and A04e; they both feature a less powerful processor and lack a fingerprint sensor. TECNO Spark 9 and Spark 9T cost more and have a less capable processor. Do you get the picture now? The Redmi 12C is hard, not impossible, to beat in its class.

In November 2023, Redmi 13C was announced as its successor.

Disclaimer: While we take the pains to ensure accuracy, we can not guarantee that the specs and  information on this page are 100% correct. If you think that any information for the current phone is wrong or missing, please leave a comment below.

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