Redmi Note 12 4G, Redmi 12C with 5000mAh Battery, 50MP Camera Go on Sale in India: But Should You Buy?

Redmi Note 12 4G, 12C Price in India

The Redmi Note 12 4G has been launched with 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB storage options. The base 64GB variant is priced at Rs 14,999. The 128GB variant, on the other hand, can be bought for Rs 16,999. It is available in Sunrise Gold, Lunar Black and Frosted Ice Blue colours.

As part of the launch offers. The Note 12 4G can be bought for Rs 13,999 with an ICICI Bank credit or debit card transaction. The 128GB variant will cost Rs 15,999 with the same offer.

The Redmi 12C is a budget offering and can be bought for Rs 8,499 during the first sale. For the price, users get 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There is a 6GB + 128GB variant of the phone as well, which can be bought for Rs 9,499. The device is available in Blue, Black, Purple and Green colours.

Redmi Note 12 4G, 12C: Should you buy?

The Note 12 4G aims at offering the “Note” experience without having to spend over Rs 15,000 for the base model. The phone looks promising on paper for multimedia consumption with its AMOLED display and a beefy battery. The phone also features a triple-camera setup on the back. Bare in mind while these specs look great on paper for the price, the device does not 5G.

The 12C, on the other hand, is a great option for those on a tight budget and want a device with a tall display and big battery. However, there is the Moto G13, which, for a slightly higher price of Rs 9,499 for 4GB + 64GB storage offers a better experience. If you cannot stretch your budget and are considering getting the base model of the 12C, you can consider buying it.

Redmi Note 12 4G, 12C Specifications

The Note 12 4G has a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has 1200 nits of peak brightness and a hole-punch cutout at the top centre for the 13MP front camera. The phone also features a triple-camera setup on the back. It has a 50MP Samsung JN1 main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view and a 2MP macro sensor.

Under the hood, there is the new Snapdragon 685 SoC and a 5000mAh battery. The phone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 33W fast charging support and a microSD card slot for memory expansion up to 1TB. In terms of software, the Note 12 4G boots Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box.

The 12C, on the other hand, has a 6.7-inch IPS LCD with an HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP front camera. The phone has a 50MP dual-camera setup and a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. It packs a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging via a micro-USB port. The phone boots Android 12-based MIUI 13 out-of-the-box.

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