Exciting news for all the tech fans! Redmi is all set to launch its latest smartphone, the Redmi 12, in India on August 1, following its recent global market debut earlier this month. The upcoming Redmi 12 will be a 4G smartphone, featuring the powerful MediaTek Helio G88 chipset under the hood. But wait, there's more to this story! A recent report has hinted at the release of a 5G variant of the Redmi 12 in the global market very soon. And guess what? The Geekbench benchmarking platform has just spilled some of the beans by listing the Redmi 12 5G model, revealing some key features.
Let's dive into the juicy details! The Redmi 12 5G, identified with the model number 23076RN4BI, was spotted on the Geekbench platform. According to the listing, this device packs an octa-core processor clocked at 2.2 GHz, accompanied by the Adreno 613 GPU. Speculations point towards the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 5G chipset being the likely powerhouse behind this device. On top of that, it's equipped with a commendable 8GB of RAM and will run on the Android 13-based operating system, ensuring smooth and efficient performance.
Geekbench's tests gave us a glimpse of its capabilities too. In the single-core test, the Redmi 12 5G scored an impressive 916 points, and in the multi-core test, it garnered a substantial 2,106 points. That's promising performance right there! Although the listing doesn't disclose further details, rumors suggest that the Redmi 12 5G could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 12R, which had already hit the Chinese market back in April.
Interestingly, this new smartphone variant has also obtained the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification under the same model number. This suggests that it could be the Indian version of the Redmi 12 5G, tailored to suit the Indian market's needs and preferences. Adding more to the excitement, it's being speculated that both Xiaomi's sub-brands, Poco and Redmi, might be planning to launch the rebranded Redmi Note 12R as the Poco M6 Pro 5G and Redmi 12 5G respectively in India. The anticipation is building up, and we can't wait to see how it all unfolds!
For a sneak peek into what we can expect from these rebadged models, let's take a quick look at the specifications of the Redmi Note 12R. This phone boasts a stunning 6.79-inch LCD FullHD+ display, with a buttery-smooth 90Hz refresh rate. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, it supports 5G connectivity and offers up to 8GB of RAM and a generous 256GB of storage capacity. Photography enthusiasts will love its dual-camera setup on the rear panel, featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Not to forget, the 5-megapixel front camera for those picture-perfect selfies! And with a massive 5,000mAh battery supporting 18W fast charging, the Redmi Note 12R is ready to keep up with your active lifestyle. All this goodness runs on MIUI 14 software, based on the Android 13 operating system.
So mark your calendars for August 1, when Redmi will finally unveil the highly anticipated Redmi 12 smartphone in India. With its powerful performance, impressive camera setup, and fantastic display, this device promises to be a game-changer. And don't forget to keep an eye out for the potential launch of the Redmi 12 5G and Poco M6 Pro 5G, which could bring even more excitement to the Indian smartphone market. Stay tuned for more updates, as we bring you all the latest news on these upcoming gadgets!