Just befor the end of 2022, Xiaomi has released another entry-level smartphone in Nigeria called the Redmi 12C. This smartphone has a 6.71-inch LCD screen, having a HD+ resolution and a water-drop notch for the 5MP selfie camera.
Turning to the back, you have a plastic diagonal-stripe finish on the Redmi 12C. You get a fingerprint scanner at the back and dual rear cameras, the main sensor being a 50MP unit, and the second sensor being a 2MP depth sensor.
The Redmi 12C is powered by a Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, backed up by 4GB/6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of internal storage space which can be expanded up to 512GB with a memory card. The smartphone boots MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
Other features of this phone include a 3.5mm headphone jack, supports all 4G networks, and has a 5000mAh battery capacity which is probably charged at 18W speed.
Redmi 12C Full Specifications

General
Name |
Redmi 12C |
Model |
12C |
Brand |
Xiaomi |
Launch
Launch Announcement |
December 31st, 2022 |
Launch Date |
January, 2023 |
Network
Network Type |
GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Network 2G |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
Network 3G |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
Network 4G |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
Network Speed |
HSPA, LTE-A |
Network GPRS |
Yes |
Network EDGE |
Yes |
Display
Display Type |
IPS LCD |
Display Size |
6.71 inches |
Display Resolution |
720 x 1650 pixels |
Display Multitouch |
Yes |
Display Density |
268 pixels per inch (ppi) |
Operating System |
Android v12, MIUI 13 |
CPU |
Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU |
Mali-G52 MC2 |
Chipset |
MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm) |
Camera
Main Camera |
50MP
2MP |
Selfie Camera |
5 MP |
Camera Features |
LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Video |
1080p@30fps |
Memory
Memory Internal |
128GB |
Memory External |
MicroSD card slot |
Ram |
4GB, 6GB |
Sound
Audio |
|
Loudspeaker |
Yes |
3.5mm Jack |
Yes |
Features
Sensors |
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
Messaging |
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
Browser |
HTML5 |
Java |
No |
Connectivity
WiFi |
Yes with b/g/n |
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth v5.1 |
USB |
USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging |
GPS |
Yes with A-GPS |
Battery
Battery Type |
Li-Po |
Battery Capacity |
5000 mAh |
Charging |
18W |
Disclaimer: The price and specifications of the Redmi 12C shown here may be different from the actual product. Please check with the retailer before purchasing.
Price and Availability in Nigeria
The Price of the Redmi 12C in Nigeria is NGN 45,000 for the 4GB/64GB unit, NGN 51,600 for 4GB/128GB, and NGN 58,500 for the 6GB/128GB unit. Is this phone currently available in nigeria? No, at the time of writing this device has not been brought to Nigeria yet.