The Xiaomi sub-Redmi brand's 12C, a cheap smartphone, was introduced in China last year. Soon later, the global model of the phone was discovered on a number of certification sites, indicating that it would soon be released in additional areas. Before MWC 2023, the Redmi 12C was rumored to launch in India and throughout the world in February of this year. The smartphone's specifications and launch date have now been disclosed by a reputable tipster. Another report made reference to the Redmi 12C's European variant's design renderings and pricing information.
The Redmi 12C was introduced by the Xiaomi sub-brand in China last year. Since then, the smartphone has shown on numerous certification websites and listings. The Redmi 12C's global variant has been mentioned in a tweet by dependable tipper Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz), who also teased the launch date and technical details. He claims that the smartphone will go on sale across the globe on February 26.
The post also hinted that the Redmi 12C's global release will come in three color variations, as opposed to the smartphone's China release, which had four. Possible color options for the Redmi 12C include Graphite Grey, Mint Green, and Ocean Blue. Both 3GB RAM + 64GB internal storage and 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage are claimed to be available. The gadget is anticipated to ship with Android 12 and MIUI 13 on top. The tipper also suggested that a MediaTek Helio G85 Processor will power the Redmi 12C's worldwide version. It might come with a 5,000mAh battery that can handle 10W charging right out of the box.
The launch costs and design renderings for the European model have been indicated in another Appuals study. According to reports, the smartphone has comparable characteristics to its Chinese version. The 6.71-inch IPS display on the Redmi 12C, which was first introduced in China, has a resolution of 720 by 1650 pixels and a maximum brightness of 500 nits. Also, it is claimed that the smartphone's global variant will receive two significant Android updates and up to three years' worth of security patches.
The Redmi 12C Chinese version sports a dual camera system with a 50-megapixel sensor at its center for optics. The smartphone has a 5-megapixel selfie camera on the front. Dual SIM, a micro-SD Card slot, a 3.5mm headphone socket, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC connectivity are all supported.
The Redmi 12C base variant is rumored to cost EUR 170 (about Rs. 15,000), while the more expensive variant is anticipated to cost EUR 200. (nearly Rs. 17,630).
The smartphone with the model number 2212ARNC4L was just discovered in the IMEI database. The MIIT database and TENAA listing both contain the Redmi 12C global variant. The Redmi 12C was discovered on Geekbench a few days ago under the name Xiaomi 22120RN86G.
According to earlier reports, the Redmi 12C could debut in India as the Poco C55. The phone had previously been seen in an IMDA listing, which suggested that it would soon be relaunched as Redmi 12C.