The Redmi 12C was released in December 2022. It belongs to Xiaomi’s “C” series, aimed at delivering essential smartphone features at a very affordable price point.
Important Considerations
- It runs on the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset.
- The display is 6.71-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution (not Full HD).
- Rear camera setup: 50 MP main sensor + auxiliary depth sensor. Selfie camera is 5 MP.
- It has a 5,000 mAh battery but charges slowly, supporting only 10 W wired charging.
- Comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual SIM slots, and expandable storage via microSD (dedicated slot).
- Ships with Android 12 plus Xiaomi’s MIUI version.
- Because it’s an ultra-budget device, expect compromises in low light camera performance, display sharpness, and slow charging.
Better Alternatives
- Redmi Note 12 — offers a much better display (AMOLED) and stronger chipset.
- Poco C55 / Redmi 13C — similar budget range but sometimes better spec balance.
- Samsung Galaxy A14 — better software support and reliable performance in the budget range.
- Realme C / Narzo series devices — often strong battery life and good software optimisation for low cost.
Specs Overview
Display: 6.71-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85 RAM / Storage: multiple variants (e.g. 3/32, 4/64, etc.) with support for microSD expansion Rear Cameras: 50 MP main + auxiliary sensor Front Camera: 5 MP Battery: 5,000 mAh with 10 W wired charging Other features: rear fingerprint sensor, dual SIM, plastic build, Android 12 + MIUI
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