Redmi 12C Visits BIS, NBTC Certification Website; Expected to Launch Globally Soon

The Redmi 12C will be one of the most affordable smartphones from the company.

Highlights
  1. The Redmi 12C is expected to launch soon globally.
  2. The phone is already available in China with a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC.
  3. It packs a 5000mAh battery.
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Redmi might be working on a new budget smartphone launch for the global market. The company recently launched the Redmi Note 12 series in India. Xiaomi might soon launch the Redmi 12C as its new budget smartphone in various markets. The smartphone is likely to sit below the Prime series following its launch. It is worth noting that the smartphone is already available for purchase in China. There is no official word on the global launch date yet. However, the launch of the upcoming Redmi smartphone seems imminent as it has received a couple of certifications.

The 12C has been spotted on the NBTC and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification websites. The listings hint at an imminent launch of the upcoming smartphone from Redmi. Let’s take a look at what is known so far about the Redmi 12C ahead of its launch.

Redmi 12C NBTC, BIS Listing

The Redmi 12C will be one of the most affordable smartphones from the company. The budget smartphone is expected to launch very soon. Xiaomi’s upcoming Redmi smartphone could soon launch in Thailand, India and a few other markets. The phone has received the NBTC certification ahead of its launch. The listing reveals that the Redmi 12C has the model number 22120RN86G. Other than the moniker and the model number of the phone, the NBTC listing does not reveal any other details about the phone.

The device has also been spotted on the BIS website with the same model number. Unfortunately, the BIS listing does not reveal any specifications or features of the upcoming Redmi phone.

If the Redmi 12C will have the same specifications and features found in the Chinese variant, it will come with a 6.71-inch HD+ display with a 720 x 1600-pixel resolution. The screen will sport a waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera. The device features a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC under the hood. Xiaomi launched the 12C in China with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone packs a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

There is a 50MP primary camera and a depth sensor on the back. The phone has a 5MP front camera. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and support for AI face unlock. The phone weighs about 192 grams and is 8.7mm thick. What are your thoughts about the 12C? Let us know in the comments below.