Redmi 12C (4GB+64GB)

The Redmi 12C is a Xiaomi smartphone released in December 2022. It features a 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD, a MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) chipset, and a 5000mAh battery.

The phone has up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. The storage is expandable to 1TB using a microSD card.

The Redmi 12C has a dual-camera setup with a 50MP primary camera and a 5MP selfie camera. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, virtual proximity, and virtual accelerometer but lacks a gyroscope.

The phone is an affordable low-budget entry-level smartphone.

Redmi 12C design

The Redmi 12C has a distinct striped design with an anti-slip texture at the back. It has a rear fingerprint sensor, dual AI camera setup, and LED flashlight in the same squarish box design.

The phone’s design includes a SIM card slot, micro-USB port, speaker grill, and 3.5 mm audio jack.
Its dimensions are 169 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, weighing 192 grams.

The Redmi 12C is available in Lavender Purple, Mint Green, Royal Blue, and Matte Black.

Display

The Xiaomi Redmi 12C features a large 6.71-inch 60Hz LCD IPS display with an HD+ resolution.

The display has a resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20.6:9. The Redmi 12C has a pixel density of 269ppi.

The display has an oleophobic coating and is scratch resistant.

The phone has bezels with a chin, but the phone’s display is still large enough for a good viewing experience. The front camera is present in a waterdrop notch.

Camera

The Xiaomi Redmi 12C has a 50MP AI dual rear camera with advanced HDR and Night Mode, which produce photos with details and clarity as expected.

The phone also has a 5MP front-facing camera that makes decent selfies.

Performance

The Xiaomi Redmi 12C equips a MediaTek Helio G85 12nm chipset that performs well at entry-level smartphones.

It has up to 6GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage, which can be expanded to 1TB using a microSD card. It also has up to 5GB of temporary virtual RAM.

The device has a 50MP primary camera and a 5MP selfie camera. Both cameras produce photos as expected from a low-budget smartphone and record Full HD video at 30fps.

Video watching up to 2k resolution is possible.

It is a 4G phone but runs MIUI 13 based on Android 12. It has a 5000mAh battery that lasts more than a day. The phone has Type-A to micro-USB cable and 10W charging support.

The phone is not suitable for high-end games like BGMI or CoD. Firstly, it lacks a gyroscope; hiccups and frame drops are common in these games. However, use it freely for less resource-intensive games easily.

The phone can handle most tasks, including social media, light gaming, and a bit of camera.

Battery

The Xiaomi Redmi 12C has a 5000mAh battery that provides long-lasting battery life. It takes around two hours to charge the Xiaomi Redmi 12C completely. The phone comes with a 10W in-box charger.

The Redmi battery can last a full day on a single charge with day-to-day use, including social media, light gaming, and a bit of camera.

Other features of Redmi 12C

FM Radio supported
Mono Speaker
Widevine L3 support
No OTG support
No IP blaster
IP52 rating – splashproof
The phone is water-resistant but NOT waterproof.