Xiaomi's Redmi 12 5G is the brand's recent 5G budget offering, after it launched the 4G variant in India. The smartphone starts at a price of Rs. 11,999 for 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Going over the specs, keep in mind that this phone is focused on consumers looking to get 5G on a budget. I've been using the top variant which has 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage, which is priced at Rs. 15,499. Does Xiaomi succeed in delivering the claimed experience? Let's find out, in this review.

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Redmi 12 5G Summary

Redmi 12 5G mobile was launched on 1st August 2023. The phone comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate 6.79-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2460x1080 pixels (FHD+). The display sports Gorilla Glass for protection. Redmi 12 5G is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor. It comes with 4GB, 6GB, 8GB of RAM. The Redmi 12 5G runs Android 13 and is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery. The Redmi 12 5G supports proprietary fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Redmi 12 5G on the rear packs a dual camera setup featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera, and a 2-megapixel camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring an 8-megapixel sensor.

The Redmi 12 5G runs MIUI 14 is based on Android 13 and packs 128GB, 256GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1000GB) with a dedicated slot. The Redmi 12 5G is a dual-SIM mobile. The Redmi 12 5G measures 168.60 x 76.28 x 8.17mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 199.00 grams. It was launched in Jade Black, Moonstone Silver, and Pastel Blue colours. It features an IP53 rating for dust and water protection.

Connectivity options on the Redmi 12 5G include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, NFC, and USB Type-C with active 4G on both SIM cards. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor.

As of 23rd July 2026, Redmi 12 5G price in India starts at Rs. 12,494.

Redmi 12 5G Price in India

Redmi 12 5G price in India starts from ₹ 12,494. The lowest price of Redmi 12 5G is ₹ 12,494 at Croma on 23rd July 2026.

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Available Variants

4GB RAM

128GB STORAGE

Redmi 12 5G (4GB,128GB)

6GB RAM

128GB STORAGE

Redmi 12 5G (6GB,128GB)

8GB RAM

256GB STORAGE

Redmi 12 5G (8GB,256GB)

Redmi 12 5G Full Specifications

General

Brand	Xiaomi
Model	Redmi 12 5G
Price in India	₹12,494
Release date	1st August 2023
Launched in India	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	168.60 x 76.28 x 8.17
Weight (g)	199.00
IP rating	IP53
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000
Removable battery	No
Fast charging	Proprietary
Wireless charging	No
Colours	Jade Black, Moonstone Silver, Pastel Blue

Display

Refresh Rate	90 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+
Screen size (inches)	6.79
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	2460x1080 pixels
Protection type	Gorilla Glass

Hardware

Processor	octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM	4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	1000
Dedicated microSD slot	Yes

Camera

Rear camera	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	2
Front camera	8-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1

Software

Operating system	Android 13
Skin	MIUI 14

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
Number of SIMs	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes