India’s huge response to Xiaomi Redmi 12: One million smartphones sold in 28 days

Xiaomi India has just posted a ‘Thank You India!’ message on X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the incredible success of the Redmi 12 series in India. The Chinese brand has said that it sold one million Redmi 12 units in just 28 days in India. The Redmi 12 is a budget smartphone that has clearly received a lot of love from Indian users. The Redmi 12 series includes a 4G variant and a 5G variant. It is one of the cheapest smartphones available in India with 5G connectivity. Let’s see why people are really excited about it.

The Redmi 12 4G and 5G don’t just differ in connectivity but in camera, processor and some more components as well. Both the smartphones feature a 6.79-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of up to 1080 x 2460 pixels. These displays also come with 90Hz refresh rate support. However, only the 5G variant features the Corning Gorilla Glass.

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The Redmi 12 5G is powered by Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor paired with up to 8GB 256GB storage, whereas the 4G variant settles with Mediatek Helio G88 processor paired with up to 6GB 128GB storage. Both the devices pack a 5000mAh battery with a support of up to 18-watt fast charging support. 

For photography, Redmi 12 5G offers a dual camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. However, there are 3 camera sensors in the Redmi 12 4G, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens. They both sport an 8-megapixel selfie camera. 

Also read: Redmi 12 5G Review: Superb value for money 

Back to Xiaomi India’s post, it reads, “We are beyond thrilled to announce that, in just 28 days, #Redmi12 Series has touched the hearts of a million Indians! This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you, our incredible #XiaomiFans! Your unwavering support, love, and trust have fuelled this amazing journey. With every sale, you’ve joined us in making history, and together, we’ve redefined innovation and started the #5GRevolution”.