Xiaomi redmi note 12

Coming to the hardware itself, it is decent enough for daily use, and while I noticed an errant lag or stutter now and then, it didn’t detract from the overall experience. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 isn’t particularly designed for gaming either, and while it will run demanding titles at low settings, they’re not playable.

Redmi 12 5G review: Bringing 5G to everyone

published 7 August 2023

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Android Central Verdict

The Redmi 12 5G is all about making 5G accessible to the masses. It has a minimalist design, large screen that’s good for streaming content, a 5000mAh battery that easily lasts a day and a half, and a 3.5mm jack and MicroSD slot to extend storage. The hardware is decent enough, and you even get IP53 ingress protection. There are inherent limitations here — like the lack of a wide-angle lens and 18W charging — but on the whole, the positives outweigh the cons by a sizeable margin. If you’re in need of an entry-level 5G phone that offers good value for money, look no further.

Pros

• + Good design and build quality
• + Decent 50MP camera at the back
• + Stellar battery life
• + 3.5mm jack and MicroSD slot
• + IP53 ingress protection

Cons

• — Not suited for gaming
• — Charging limited to 18W
• — No wide-angle lens
• — No Wi-Fi 6 or NFC
• — Plenty of bloatware out of the box

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For all of its focus on flagships like the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and foldables such as the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, Xiaomi’s bottom line continues to be heavily reliant on the Redmi series. These budget and entry-level phones contribute more to Xiaomi’s overall sales than the 13 Ultra ever could, and they’re among the most important devices to launch yearly from the brand.

More than anything else, the Redmi series symbolizes the democratization of tech; it has allowed hundreds of millions of people to make the switch to a smartphone over the years. The Redmi Note 3 was a turning point for the series — it wasn’t the first 4G-enabled phone from the brand, but it was the first to introduce enticing hardware at an unbelievable value, and that made it the de facto choice for those looking to switch to 4G.

Seven years later, the Redmi 12 5G is aiming to do the same, but with 5G. Xiaomi hasn’t had an easy time of it recently, with the brand relinquishing its position as the leading handset manufacturer in India and losing out to its Chinese rivals in global markets. The manufacturer is now looking to get back on course with the Redmi 12 5G, and it’s starting by once again focusing on what made it great in the first place: value.

It’s that focus on value that has allowed Xiaomi to sell 300,000 units of the Redmi 12 5Gon launch day. So let’s take a look at what the phone has to offer, and if it manages to rekindle the spirit of Xiaomi’s success in years past.

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The Note 12 Pro+ display supports 16,000 levels of brightness auto adjustment, PWM 1920Hz tuning, classic and paper-like Reading mode, and low-blue light eye protection. It also features an OLED display which the company explains helps to keep the chin small for a more immersive experience.

The device also features a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC, the same as the Discovery Edition, which has 5G support with dual SIM/dual standby, along with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. The Note 12 Pro+ also contains multifunctional NFC and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The Note 12 Pro+ features fast 120W HyperCharge paired with the phone’s 5,000mAh battery.

The Note 12 Pro+ goes on sale on October 30 in Mainland China and is featured in white, blue, and black colorways with two RAM/internal storage variants: 8/265GB and 12/265GB for RMB 2,199 and RMB 2,399.

Down the line, the Note 12 Pro contains similar «flagship experience» specs that Redmi is looking to provide via its Note 12 Pro+. However, the Note 12 Pro differs as it offers Sony’s 50MP IMX766 flagship sensor as its primary shooter. The Note 12 Pro will also offer Film mode as featured on the Note 12 Pro+.

In terms of the battery, the Redmi Note 12 Pro offers 67W turbo charging and a 5,000mAh battery to gain 50% in 15-minutes.

The Note 12 Pro, also set for October 30, will come in blue, white, black, and purple with storage variants of 6/128GB, 8/128GB, 8/256GB, and 12/256GB for RMB 1,699, RMB 1,799, RMB 1,999, and RMB 2,199.

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Lastly, the Redmi Note 12 5G features a 6.67-inch Samsung OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. This device is powered by the new Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset and also features a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

This phone is featured in blue, white, and black with storage variants of 4/128GB, 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. The prices in mainland China are RMB 1,199, RMB1,299, RMB 1,499, and RMB 1,699 for each phone version.

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https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/redmi-note-12-launch&rut=55144deee73dced10a645a80fb9e27f5a9e76fc5f86d465287b51bb4e5a46d83