Exclusive news: Discover everything about the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 12, featuring 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB storage, and an entry-level price. Plus find out the price. for the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra!
Introducing the Xiaomi Redmi 12 for the UK market, with all the details you need to know. Plus, discover the cost of purchasing the upcoming high-end Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
A few months after the Redmi 12C’s launch, the Xiaomi Redmi 12, the brand’s soon-to-be released entry-level smartphone, is set to arrive in the next few weeks.
Let’s dive in. The Xiaomi Redmi 12 will be released in the UK with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. At launch, it will be priced at 199€ (£169), and its release date is set for 2 June, 2023.
What do we know about the Xiaomi Redmi 12?
The Xiaomi Redmi 12 features a large 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS TFT display with a resolution of 2460×1080 pixels and a pixel density of 396ppi. Additionally, the screen is safeguarded from scratches and bumps by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 technology.
With a 90Hz refresh rate and AdaptiveSync, the Redmi 12 adapts and offers refresh rates of 30, 48, 60, or 90Hz depending on the content displayed. The 70% (typ) NTSC colour gamut and 1500:1 contrast ratio enhance the visual depth of the screen.
The device will come in 3 colours: Blue, Silver, and Black.
It measures 168.60mm x 76.28mm x 8.17mm and weighs 199g. It will operate on MIUI 14, based on the Android 12 operating system.
Here are some more features:
- Brightness: up to 550 nits (peak)
- SGS low blue light certification, Reading Mode 3.0
- Splash, water and dust resistant (IP53)
- Premium finishes and design
The Xiaomi Redmi 12 smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 octa-core processor. It packs eight powerful cores, with a maximum frequency of 2.0GHz. As mentioned earlier, it features 4 GB of RAM and comes with 128 GB of storage, with an expandable microSD memory card slot capable of hosting up to 1 TB.
The Xiaomi Redmi 12 boasts a triple rear camera with a total resolution of 50 megapixels. It offers a 50-megapixel main lens with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view, and a 2-megapixel macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture and a pixel size of 1.75μm.
The front camera features an 8-megapixel resolution with an f/2.45 aperture.
A closer look:
- Triple rear camera: 50MP+8MP+2MP with AI
- 50MP f/1.8 main lens, 1.28μm pixel size, 4-in-1 Super Pixel
- 8MP FOV 120° f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens, 1.12μm pixel size
- 2MP f/2.4 macro lens, 1.75μm pixel size
- Front camera: 8MP f/2.45
For audio, it offers stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm jack. In terms of connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi 12 has a dual SIM slot and a USB Type-C.
From a security standpoint, the smartphone features a fingerprint sensor and facial recognition unlocking. Lastly, it has a high-capacity 5000mAh (typ) battery and supports 18W fast charging.
What is the price of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
According to our information, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will cost 1499€ in France, which works out at around £1299 in the UK, but this may change.
This will likely be similar across Europe, as was the case for the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphones.
It will be available in the UK with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Additionally, it will be offered in two colours: Black and Green.
For reference, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is the highest-end model from Xiaomi. Sporting a sophisticated leather-effect design, it houses a quad-camera system with Leica optics for a professional photographic experience.
The device features a 6.73-inch high-resolution AMOLED display with adaptive refresh and a brightness of up to 1300 nits, reaching 2600 nits at maximum peak.
Please note that the original article by Billbil-Kun was in French and focused on the French market. We have modified the title and content to cater to the UK context. However, the specific pricing details are still subject to change as they have not been officially confirmed by Xiaomi for the UK market.
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