Brand: Redmi
Redmi 12 5G Price in India 2023
Launched in India on 1 August 2023. Spec score 5.8/10.
- Launch price
- Price not announced
- Processor
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
- RAM
- 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB
- Display
- 6.79" 90Hz
- Camera
- 50MP main
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- 5G
- Yes
- Availability
- Launched
Pros
- ✓ 5G support
Cons
- ✗ LCD display rather than AMOLED/OLED
- ✗ Slower 18W wired charging
- ✗ Rear video tops out at 1080p@30fps
- ✗ Official India price not announced
Redmi 12 5G variants and prices
| Variant | Launch price | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| 4GB RAM + 128GB | Not announced | |
| 6GB RAM + 128GB | Not announced | |
| 8GB RAM + 256GB | Not announced |
Redmi 12 5G specifications
| Brand | Redmi |
|---|---|
| Model | 12 5G |
| India launch date | 1 August 2023 |
| First sale | Not published |
| Launch price | Not announced |
| Variants | 4GB RAM + 128GB · 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | 6.79", LCD, FHD+, 90Hz, 550 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 2MP depth |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Rear video | 1080p@30fps |
| Front video | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W |
| Wireless charging | Not published |
| 5G | Yes |
| eSIM | No |
| Operating system | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| OS updates promised | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP53 |
| Weight | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.17 mm |
| NFC | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint | side |
| Colours | Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver |
Key features, as listed by Redmi
- Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
- 6.79in 90Hz FHD+ display
- 50MP main camera
- 5000mAh battery
- IP53
Redmi 12 5G camera
The Redmi 12 5G has 2 rear cameras: a 50MP main, a 2MP depth, and a 8MP front camera. Rear video goes up to 1080p@30fps and front video to 1080p@30fps. Camera spec score: 6/10.
Redmi 12 5G performance
It runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, built on a 12nm process, which is a entry-series chip, with 4GB or 6GB or 8GB RAM. Performance spec score, based on processor series rather than benchmarks: 5/10.
Redmi 12 5G display
The 6.79-inch LCD has a FHD+ resolution and refreshes at up to 90Hz, with a stated peak brightness of 550 nits. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Display spec score: 5/10.
Redmi 12 5G battery and charging
It has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging. Battery spec score: 7.5/10.
Redmi 12 5G software and 5G
It ships with Android 13 with MIUI 14. It supports 5G.
How the spec score is calculated
Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. Performance 5, camera 6, display 5, battery 7.5, software 6.
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Sources: official product page · official launch announcement. Last checked 2026-09-14.