HIGHLIGHTS
* Xiaomi has launched Redmi Note 12R in China.
* The company might launch the device in the international markets.
* Redmi Note 12R ships with the latest Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC.
* The phone has a 50MP camera, a 5,000mAh battery, Android 13 OS, and 18W fast charging support.
* Redmi Note 12R price starts at RMB 999 (approx Rs 11,300).
Redmi Note 12R has been launched in China after the Redmi Note 12R Pro had debuted recently.
The handset ships with the latest Snapdragon 4 Gen2 SoC, in comparison, the Pro version came with the Snapdragon 4 Gen1 chipset.
The vanilla model has an almost familiar design with a centre-positioned punch-hole cutout, dual camera sensors, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security, and a boxy frame.
The Redmi Note 12R ships with a 50MP camera, Android 13 OS with MIUI 14 skin on top, a 5000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support.
Redmi Note 12R will be available in Midnight Black, Time Blue and Sky Fantasy colours.
Redmi Note 12R: Pricing, Availability
Xiaomi has announced that the pricing of the base variant of Note 12R with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage will start at RMB 999 (approx. Rs 11,315). China Mobile Telecom has announced that the carrier-locked smartphone can be purchased for RMB 99 (approx. Rs 1,120) on a contract basis.
The company has priced the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage at RMB 1,099 (approx. Rs 12,450) and RMB 1,499 (approx. Rs 16,990) for the 8GB + 128GB variant.
The 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at RMB 1,699 (approx. Rs 19,250). The China Telecom listing also revealed that the smartphone would go on sale from June 30 in China. The launch price is RMB 100, less than the price shown in the China Telecom listing.
Xiaomi has launched the smartphone in three colour options. The Redmi Note 12R will be available in Midnight Black, Time Blue, and Sky Fantasy colour options.
The OEM hasn’t commented on the global availability of the smartphone. There are chances for Xiaomi to rebrand the smartphone under Poco branding in India.
Redmi Note 12R: Features, Specifications
Xiaomi has equipped the Redmi Note 12R smartphone with a 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a Full HD+ resolution. The display has a refresh rate of 120Hz and features a centred punch hole. It is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, built on a 4nm process.
The chipset is an octa-core chipset with two Kryo Prime CPUs (A78-based) clocked at 2.2GHz and six Kryo Efficiency CPUs (A55-based) clocked at 2GHz.
Qualcomm claims that the chipset offers 10% performance improvements over its predecessors. The company also equips the chipset with an upgraded Snapdragon X61 5G modem.
Regarding optics, Xiaomi has equipped the device with a dual-rear camera consisting of a primary 50MP sensor and a 2MP macro sensor.
The smartphone is backed by a large 5000 mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging tech.
Redmi Note 12R Quick specifications
* Display: The Redmi Note 12R sports a 6.79-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with flat edges, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter.
* Processor: The Redmi Note 12R is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 paired with Adreno GPU for graphics.
* RAM and Storage: The handset packs up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage that is expandable via a microSD card.
* OS: The Redmi phone runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 custom skin out of the box.
* Cameras: The Redmi phone will pack a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary sensor. The front camera details are under wraps at the moment.
* Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Details regarding Redmi Note 12R’s global roll-out, including India, are not yet revealed but there are chances we might see the phone under POCO branding.
XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 12R SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877 |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | April 29, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.6 GHz, Octa core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 48 MP, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Macro Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 16 MP, Primary Camera | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 67W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N2
TDD N40 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
5G Bands:
FDD N2
TDD N40 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs on Redmi Note 12R
1) REDMI NOTE 12R LAUNCHED AS FIRST SNAPDRAGON 4 GEN 2 PHONE. Details?
Ans) The world’s first smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 has been launched in China not long after the American chipmaker’s latest 5G chipset was announced.
The Redmi Note 12R is now official with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 in tow. The SoC is the first in the Snapdragon 4 series to be fabbed on a 4nm process and promises better battery life, camera, and connectivity. It’s meant for phones that cost $200 (around P11,086) or less.
Which is what the Redmi Note 12R is. The entry-level handset’s 4GB/128GB base version is priced at only ¥999 (P7,640 or $138), while the 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB variants retails at just ¥1,099 (P8,401 or $152), ¥1,499 (P11,463 or $207), and ¥1,799 (P13,757 or $248), respectively.
The new member of Xiaomi‘s Redmi Note 12 lineup features a 50-megapixel dual camera on the back, a 5-megapixel selfie sensor housed inside a punch hole at the top center of a 6.79-inch 90Hz screen, a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged up to 18 watts, and Android 13-based MIUI 14.
It remains to be seen whether the Redmi Note 12R will be released in international markets, including the Philippines.
2) What are the REDMI NOTE 12R SPECS?
Ans)* 6.79-inch LCD display, FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
* 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 5G chipset
* Adreno GPU
* 4GB/6GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM
* 128GB/256GB storage
* Dual 50-megapixel main, 2-megapixel macro rear cameras
* 5-megapixel front camera
* Side fingerprint reader
* 5,000mAh battery with 18-watt fast wired charging
* MIUI 14 based on Android 13
* Colors: Black, blue, and white
3) Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R debuts with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2.Details ?
Ans) The recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset is finally available on a smartphone in China – the Redmi Note 12R is the first device to launch with the latest midrange chip. We already knew most of its key specs as the device was listed on the China Mobile database last week.
Apart from the shiny new chipset and some minor camera differences, Redmi Note 12R shares most of its key specs and design with the recently announced Redmi 12. There’s a 6.79-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate and a punch hole cutout for the 5MP front-facing camera. The back houses a 50MP main cam (f/1.8) alongside a 2MP macro module.
Redmi Note 12R comes with 4/6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage which is expandable via the microSD card slot. The device packs a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W charging support and boots MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
Redmi Note 12R is available in Midnight Black, Time Blue and Sky Fantasy colors. The baseline 4/128GB trim is priced at CNY 999 in China which converts to $140 though you can also get the device for just CNY 99 ($14) on contract. It remains to be seen if Xiaomi will bring the Note 12R outside of China.