Xiaomi Unveils Redmi 12 Series in India
Asian Photography|August 2023
Xiaomi has recently launched its latest Redmi 12 series. The company introduced two powerful devices, the Redmi 12 and the Redmi 12 5G, showcasing impressive features such as a 50MP camera, a 5,000 mAh battery, and the latest Android 13 operating system.
Xiaomi Unveils Redmi 12 Series in India

The Redmi 12 5G marks its global debut with its India launch. The smartphone features a 6.79-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. The phone boasts a remarkable 91% screen-to-body ratio. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Under the hood, the Redmi 12 5G is powered by an efficient Octa-Core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, making it capable of handling multitasking and demanding applications with ease. Users can choose from three different variants with options of 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, paired with 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The device also supports expandable memory of up to 1TB via a microSD card. The Redmi 12 5G boasts an 50MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 and an 8MP front camera.

The smartphone supports Hybrid Dual SIM functionality, offering the flexibility to use either two nano SIM cards or one nano SIM card along with a microSD card. It also comes with a 3.5mm audio jack for wired earphones. Powering the device is a 5,000 mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charging.

Alongside the Redmi 12 5G, Xiaomi also launched the Redmi 12, which presents a budget-friendly option for consumers. The phone boasts the same 6.79-inch FHD+ LCD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, it features an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G88 12nm processor paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage, expandable to suit individual needs.

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