Xiaomi made its latest move in the budget segment with the release of the Redmi 12 in Thailand. The brand is yet to bring the phone to one of its major strongholds – India. The phone is not yet available in the market, but that will change pretty soon as the phone is set to debut in the country.
Redmi 12: The Indian Software is Ready, Launch Draws Near
According to experts at Xiaomiui, the phone will land soon in the Indian market. It will come with the market-specific software V14.0.2.0.TMXINXM. It’s common for Xiaomi to split its releases into three distinct regions: China (CN), Global (G or EU), and India (IN). As we can see, the V14.0.2.0.TMXINXM has the “IN” for India. Now that the software is finalized, it’s just a matter of time until Redmi India schedules a launch for the local Mi fans. The differences between EU, IN, and Global ROMs are mostly in the number of languages available and some market-specific details. The Chinese version of MIUI is the one that differs more from the other three branches.
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Xiaomi is popular in India and the Redmi smartphone series is always among the best-selling devices in the market. So it makes perfect sense for the brand to move to the Indian market. The device is a nice budget option for consumers that don’t need 5G.
The Redmi 12 packs a 6.79-inch LCD screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate. It has a Full HD+ resolution with 2,460 x 1,080 pixels and a punch-hole for the selfie snapper. Under the hood, the phone boasts the aging MediaTek Helio G88 with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of Internal Storage. The phone has a triple-camera setup with a 50 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide snapper, and a 2 MP depth sensor. There is a modest 8 MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
The Redmi 12 draws power from a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging. The phone has micro SD card support, a 3.5 mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.3, and an IR Blaster. The phone is available for about €151,99 which comes to about INR 13,660. The Redmi 12 has an appealing price and offers a decent set of specs for Indian users that don’t need a powerhouse or 5G connectivity. It’s also a better offering than the Redmi A2 or A2+ smartphones. Hence, it should find its audience in the market despite the strong competition.
