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- The Redmi 12 5G marks the global debut of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC with better 5G support than previous SoCs.
- Xiaomi will rebrand the phone as Redmi Note 12R and POCO M6 Pro 5G for different regions.
There are several ways to make a good budget phone. OEMs can make various decisions that can affect the specification mix and consequently change the incremental price sensitivity. With the spread of 5G in the global market, it is now important that even budget devices have good 5G support as standard. Xiaomi wants to make sure your next phone is a good 5G phone as it launches the Redmi 12 5G in India, which marks the global debut of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC.
The Redmi 12 5G will launch in India first, but you can expect to see the same Redmi Note 12R and POCO M6 Pro 5G phones with minor cosmetic changes.
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is the main feature here, offering modest improvements over the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC and the Snapdragon 695. The big change is the switch from TSMC's 6nm process to Samsung's 4nm process. Expect little change in performance, otherwise the SoC will be practically nothing.
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The difference is that it offers better 5G support than its predecessors and powers devices at a more affordable price. This gives OEMs like Xiaomi the freedom to lower device prices and still offer a better feature set than previous SoCs.
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Other Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G specifications include 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X storage options, 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 storage and microSD card expansion up to 1TB via a hybrid SIM card slot. It is powered by a 5000mAh battery that can be charged at 18W and the company also includes a 22.5W charger.
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Up front, the Redmi 12 5G sports a 6.79-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has Corning Gorilla Glass protection on the front and back, which gives the device a premium feel. An extraordinary hand. There's USB-C for charging, an IR blaster, an IP53 rating and even a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone runs Android 13 with MIUI 14.
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In terms of cameras, you get a 50MP f/1.8 primary rear camera, a 2MP rear depth sensor and an 8MP f/2.0 front camera.
Redmi 12 5G price in India is Rs. 11,999 (~$145) for 4GB + 128GB, Rs.13,499. (~$165) for 6GB + 128GB and Rs.15,499. (~$188) for 8GB + 256GB. The phone will be available in India from August 4 through online and offline channels. The phone is available in Black Jade, Pastel Blue and Silver Moonstone colors.
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