The Redmi 12 5G Is The First Phone With The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
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- The Redmi 12 5G marks the global debut of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC with better 5G support than its predecessor SoC.
- Xiaomi will also convert the phones into Redmi Note 12R and POCO M6 Pro 5G for various regions.
There are several ways to make a good cheap cell phone. OEMs can make a number of decisions that can affect the specification mix and thus alter the ever-complex price. With the emergence of 5G in the global market, it is now essential that even budget devices have good 5G support right away. Xiaomi hopes your next smartphone will be a good 5G phone with the launch of the Redmi 12 5G in India, marking the global debut of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC.
The Redmi 12 5G will launch in India first, but you can expect to see the same Redmi Note 12R and POCO M6 Pro 5G phones with a few cosmetic changes.
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 takes center stage here, offering modest improvements over the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 695 SoCs. The big change is the switch to Samsung's 4nm process from TSMC's 6nm process. A slight change in efficiency can be expected, but otherwise the SoC remains largely unchanged.
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The difference is that it has better 5G support than its predecessor and helps power the device at a lower cost. This gives OEMs like Xiaomi the ability to charge less for devices while offering a better feature set than previous SoCs.
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Other Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G specifications include 4GB/6GB/8GB LPDDR4X storage, 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 storage and up to 1TB microSD card expansion via a hybrid SIM card. It is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery which can be charged at 18W, and the company has also included a 22.5W charger.
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The Redmi 12 5G features a 6.79-inch FHD+ LCD display on the front with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has Corning Gorilla Glass protection on the front and glass on the back, so the device feels great in the hand. It also has USB-C charging, an IR blaster, an IP53 rating, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. This phone runs Android 13 with MIUI 14.
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As for the cameras, there is a 50MP main rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, a 2MP rear depth sensor and an 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture.
The Redmi 12 5G is priced in India at Rs. 11,999 (~$145) for 4GB + 128GB, Rs. 13,499 (~$165) for 6GB + 128GB and Rs. 15,499 (~$188) for 8GB + 256GB. The phone will go on sale in India from August 4 through online and offline channels. This phone is available in Black Jade, Pastel Blue and Silver Moonstone.
