Redmi 12 5G India launch today: How to watch Livestream, what to expect

As per schedule, Redmi will take wraps off the Redmi 12 series today in India. The series is expected to have at least two models. One of them will be the premium-looking Redmi 12 5G, which will feature a glass-back design. The company is also expected to launch a few AIoT devices like a smartwatch and a TV lineup.

Redmi 12 series launch: How to watch Livestream

Redmi will be hosting the launch of the smartphone series today at 12 PM. Those interested in watching the Livestream can click on the preview below.

It is to be noted that the company will be launching the Redmi 12 series including the Redmi 12 5G alongside the Redmi Watch 3 Active, Xiaomi Smart TV A series and Smart TV X series.

Redmi 12 5G specifications and pricing (Expected)

The Redmi 12 5G is rumored to be a rebranded version of the Redmi 12R, which was launched in China in June. If that’s to be believed, the Redmi 12 5G will come with a 6.79-inch IPS LCD display featuring an FHD+ resolution. It may come with a 90Hz refresh rate support and 550 nits of peak brightness. Xiaomi has already confirmed that the phone will have a premium glass back.

The smartphone is expected to have a dual-rear camera system with a 50MP main lens and a 2MP macro sensor. It may have a 5MP camera on the front for clicking selfies. The device should be able to shoot 1080p videos at 30fps from the front and rear cameras since Redmi 12R does that.

Under the hood, expect the Redmi 12 5G to come powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset. It is a new octa-core SoC based on a 4nm fabrication process. It may come with a base 4GB or 6GB RAM and a 128GB storage option. There could be some more variants of the phone.

As for the battery, the Redmi 12 5G is anticipated to pack a 5,000mAh cell with 18W fast charging support. It is expected to come with features like an IR blaster, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and an IP rating. The device will likely boot on Android 13 OS with MIUI 14 on top.

The Redmi 12 5G is expected to come under Rs 15,000 price range. It may arrive in the following color options – Pastel Blue, Moonstone Silver, and Jade Black.

The Redmi Watch 3 Active is expected to launch under Rs 5,000 in India. The Xiaomi Smart TV X and A series are expected to bring features like Dolby Vision support and Google TV OS.