Xiaomi's Redmi 12 Set To Launch In India On August 1: Expected Price, Specifications

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has confirmed to launch its new budget smartphone in India next month. According to the company, the Redmi 12 will be launched in the country on August 1. In the initial teaser, the phone is showcased by the brand ambassador, Disha Patani, revealing its crystal glass design.

“The official Redmi India account tweeted, “You asked and here it is, #XiaomiFans!! Introducing the perfect blend of beauty & innovation, #Redmi12 with and our style icon @DishaPatni. Launching on 1st August,” The official Redmi India account tweeted.

Redmi 12 Price And Colour Options (Expected)

The smartphone was recently launched in Europe at a starting price of €199 (about Rs17,000). The smartphone is likely to be priced at a similar price in India as well. The smartphone is likely to come in three colour options — Midnight Black, Sky Blue and Polar Silver Some leaks also claimed that the upcoming Redmi 12 will be sold on the e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart after the launch.

Redmi 12 Specifications (Expected)

According to reports, the Redmi 12 in India is expected to feature specifications similar to its global variant. The smartphone is said to feature a 6.79- inch FHD+ DotDisplay with a 90Hz refresh rate. The global variant also comes with ‘AdaptiveSync display’, which can switch between 36Hz, 48Hz, 60Hz and 90Hz refresh rates. The phone is also coming with an IP53 rating for water and dust resistance.

The smartphone will be powered by MediaTek Helio G88 chipset and is likely to offer up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB. For optics, Redmi 12 is expected to feature a triple rear camera that includes a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle, and a 2MP macro lens. For video calls and selfies, the device is likely to come with an 8MP front-facing camera.

Redmi 12 might be backed with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The device is expected to come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock, a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C port for charging.