You’d think Xiaomi wouldn’t release a new product yet, as it focuses on the global launch of the Xiaomi 12 series tomorrow, March 15. You thought wrong.

(Update, April 21: The Redmi 10C has been launched in the Philippines!)

The company has just made the Redmi 10C official, selling in Nigeria with a starting price of N78,000 (roughly P9,761 or $186). It adds to a growing list of phones that rely on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 chip, including the Redmi Note 11, the Vivo Y21T, and the Realme 9i.

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— Xiaomi Nigeria (@XiaomiNigeria) March 12, 2022

Redmi 10C debuts. Will the entry-level smartphone become available in the Philippines?

The Redmi 10C has a bigger rear-camera module than its predecessor. In it are 50-megapixel main and 2-megapixel portrait sensors, a flash, the branding, and curiously, a fingerprint sensor.

The screen is LCD and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, has an HD+ resolution, and measures 6.71 inches. The waterdrop notch houses the handset’s 5-megapixel selfie camera.

SEE ALSO: Redmi 9C review: Budget phone done just right?

This should last you around a day on a single charge, as the battery capacity is 5,000mAh. You’re looking at Android 11 layered on top of MIUI 13, too.

There’s no word yet on when the Redmi 10C will be rolled out to other markets. We suggest that you follow the official local page of Xiaomi to stay updated on new offerings.

Xiaomi Redmi 10C specs

• 6.71-inch LCD display, HD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass
• 6nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor
• Adreno 610 GPU
• 4GB RAM
• 64GB/128GB storage
• Dual 50-megapixel main and 2-megapixel portrait rear cameras
• 5-megapixel front camera
• Rear-mounted fingerprint reader
• 5,000mAh battery with 18-watt USB-C charging (10W charger in box)
• MIUI 13 based on Android 11
• Color options: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, and Mint Green

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