Xiaomi announced that the Redmi 12 5G smartphone, a new entry-level device is now available in Malaysia through Celcom and Digi’s postpaid bundle plans.
As announced, the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G device is now available in Malaysia through the communication service providers Celcom and Digi’s 24-month postpaid bundle plans.
Technical Specifications
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | |
Performance | Snapdragon® 4 Gen 2 Mobile Platform (4nm Process Technology, 2 performance cores up to 2.2 GHz, 6 efficiency cores up to 2 GHz), LPDDR4X + UFS 2.2 (4 GB + 128 GB, 8GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB), Supports expandable storage up to 1TB, MIUI 14 based on Android 13 |
Display | 6.79" FHD + DotDisplay, 2460x1080, 396ppi, 90 Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate, Brightness up to 550 nits (HBM), SGS Low Blue Light certification, 1500:1 contrast ratio, NTSC 70% (typ) |
Rear Camera | 50MP main camera (f/1.8, 4-in-1 pixel binning), 2MP depth camera (f/2.4, 1.75μm pixel size), Video recording (1080p 1920x1080 30 fps, 720p 1280x720 30 fps) |
Front Camera | 5MP selfie camera (f/2.2), Video recording (1080p 1920x1080 30 fps, 720p 1280x720 30 fps) |
Connectivity | SIM1 + Hybrid (SIM or microSD), Bands (2G: GSM, 3G: WCDMA, 4G: LTE FDD, 4G: LTE TDD, 5G: SA/NSA), Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
Battery & Charging | 5,000mAh (typ) battery, 18W fast charging, USB Type-C |
Design | Premium glass back design, IP53 dust and splash resistance, Infinite camera design |
Dimension | 168.60mm x 76.28mm x 8.17mm |
Weight | 199g |
Colors | Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver |
Other Features | Side fingerprint sensor, FM radio (with headphones), 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC |
The Redmi 12 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Mobile Platform and boasts a 4nm processor with 2 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, able to deliver speeds up to 2.2 GHz and 2.0 GHz respectively.
Additionally, the smartphone will also come with 8 GB RAM with the capability of memory extension and support expandable storage of up to 1TB.
Design & Display
On the design, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G will be available in 3 different color options, Midnight Black, Sky Blue, and Polar Silver, as well as featuring a premium glass back and infinite camera design.
Coming in at 8.17mm thin, the Redmi 12 5G also features a 6.79” FHD + DotDisplay screen and a 2460×1080 display resolution.
Furthermore, the phone’s display is SGS Low Blue Light certified and features Reading Mode 3.0 to allow users to read for longer without eye fatigue.
The body of the Redmi 12 5G is also built with an IP53 rating, allowing it to handle dust and splashes with better ease.
Camera
Moving on to the camera, the Redmi 12 5G features a dual camera system comprised of a 50MP main camera and a 2MP depth camera that is said to be able to deliver more natural-looking bokeh.
Moreover, the Redmi 12 5G will come with many camera features such as HDR mode, night mode, portrait mode, or the ability to record videos with movie frames or timelapse.
Xiaomi has also given the Redmi 12 5G seven film filters for users to embrace their photography creativity including pixel-level calculations and real-time previews.
Battery & Other Features
In addition, the Redmi 12 5G is built with a 5,000mAh battery and has an 18W Type-C fast charging port, which Xiaomi claimed to be able to last up to 23 days of standby, 179 hours of music, 32 hours of reading, or 27 hours of video playback.
The phone will also support a myriad of other features such as a 3.5mm headphone jack for music listening, NFC for added convenience, as well as the ability to act as an IR remote control for other devices.
Pricing & Availability
The new Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8 GB + 256 GB) is now available in Malaysia through the postpaid bundle plans from Celcom and Digi.
Plan | Monthly Plan | Contract Term | Upfront Payment |
Celcom MEGA™ 98 | RM 98/month | 24-months | RM 49 |
Digi Postpaid 90 | RM 90/month | 24-months | RM 49 |
Anyone interested in getting their hands on the Xiao Redmi 12 5G, can visit a Celcom or Digi store near them