Exclusive: Redmi 12C European Variant’s Renders, Specifications and Prices Leaked

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 12C in China on December 31, 2022. It is a low-end device featuring a Helio G85 processor, LCD panel, HD+ resolution, microUSB port, and a 5000mAh battery.

Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the global launch of the Redmi 12C, and the device is currently exclusive to China. The phone was recently seen listed on multiple certification websites in various countries, including BIS, IMDA, TKDN, and NBTC, confirming its upcoming global launch.

Today, through our sources, we have managed to obtain official renders, detailed specifications, and pricing information for the Redmi 12C, which will be launched soon in the Global markets. We can expect Redmi 12C to launch alongside Xiaomi 13 Series on February 26 at MWC 2023.

Redmi 12C European Prices:

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi 12C in two storage configurations: 3GB RAM with 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM with 128GB ROM. The base variant with 3GB+64GB configuration will cost EUR 170. The higher variant with 4GB+128GB configuration will cost EUR 200. These prices may vary based on VAT and other taxes in each country, but we expect the device to fall in the given price range.

Redmi 12C Renders and Specifications:

We can confirm that the Redmi 12C Global variant will share the same specifications and design as its Chinese counterpart.

At the front, Redmi 12C features a 6.71-inch IPS display with a V-shaped water drop notch. It is an HD+ display featuring 720 x 1650 pixels resolution with 20.6:9 Aspect ratio and 1500:1 Contrast Ratio. The display reaches up to maximum brightness of 500 nits.

Redmi 12C is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 processor. It is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC 5.1 ROM. The European variant will support Xioami’s Memory extension feature, allowing the phone to use extra RAM using its ROM. The European variant of the handset will still operate on Android 12 OS with MIUI 13 on top. Our source mentions that the Redmi 12C Global version will receive 2 major Android updates (i.e. up to Android 14) and 3 years of security patches.

At the back, the phone features a dual camera setup with a 50MP (F/1.8) Primary sensor. The notch houses a 5MP (F/2.2) sensor for selfies. The rear and front cameras are capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps. The phone is backed by a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W wired charging over a micro USB port. A fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the phone.

In terms of connectivity, the phone supports Dual SIM, Micro SD Card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM Radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC. The phone measures 168.76 x 76.41 x 8.77 mm in dimensions and 192g in weight. Lastly, the retail package of Redmi 12 Global version will include the Phone, 10W charger, micro USB cable, SIM tool, User Manual and Warranty Card.