Redmi Note 12 4G With Snapdragon 685 SoC, 50-Megapixel Triple Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 12 4G is scheduled to launch in India on March 30.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 24 March 2023 11:27 IST

Redmi Note 12 4G With Snapdragon 685 SoC, 50-Megapixel Triple Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications

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Redmi Note 12 4G is available in Ice Blue, Mint Blue and Onyx Grey colourways

Highlights

Redmi Note 12 4G is available in two storage configurations
The handset is powered by a 6nm Snapdragon 685 chipset
The Redmi Note 12 4G runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14

Redmi has globally launched its Redmi Note 12 series of smartphones. The company's Note 12 lineup comprises four models — the Redmi Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G, Note 12 Pro+ 5G, and the newly announced Redmi Note 12 4G. Two other models are expected to join the lineup soon. A Redmi 12S model has been tipped to launch soon, and Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo on March 28. Out of the devices that launched globally, all models except for the Redmi Note 12 4G — which is set to arrive in India on March 30 — have already made their debut in the country.

Redmi Note 12 4G price

Redmi Note 12 price is set at EUR 229 (roughly Rs. 20,400) for the 4GB + 64GB RAM and storage configuration, with an early bird offer of EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 17,700). Meanwhile, the 4GB + 128GB variant is priced at EUR 249 (roughly Rs. 22,200).

In the UK, the Redmi Note 12 device is available in a single configuration of 4GB + 128GB, priced at GBP 219 (roughly Rs. 22,100).

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The phone will be available in Ice Blue, Mint Blue and Onyx Grey colour options in all markets, according to the company.

Redmi Note 12 4G specifications, features

The dual-SIM (Nano) Redmi Note 12 4G sports a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The display is claimed to support 1200 nits of peak brightness.

The device runs on Android 13 with MIUI 14 on top. The Redmi Note 12 4G smartphone is powered by a 6nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset along with Adreno 610 GPU. The phone features up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of UFS2.2 storage, expandable up to 1TB via a Micro-SD card.

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For optics, the triple rear camera unit of the newly launched Redmi device includes a 50-megapixel Samsung JN1 primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The phone also has a 13-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls housed in a centred punch-hole slot at the top of the display.

The phone is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port and supports GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity among others. The Redmi Note 12 4G also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box. The device has an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance. The Redmi Note 12 4G weighs 183.5 grams and measures 165.66mm x 75.96mm x 7.85mm in size.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.67-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 64GB, 128GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2400x1080 pixels

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.60-inch

Front Camera Unspecified

Rear Camera Unspecified

RAM 6GB, 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4980mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent camera performance
Premium design, IP53 rating
Quality multimedia experience
Super-fast charging, good battery life
Feature-rich software with minimal bloatware
Capable overall performance

Bad
Much more expensive than its predecessor
Does not ship with Android 13
Haptics could have been better
Ultra-wide camera performance needs improvement

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Display 6.67-inch

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4980mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2000 pixels

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Redmi Note 12 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Vivid 120Hz AMOLED display
IP53 rating
Reliable battery life with relatively fast charging

Bad
Cameras are underwhelming
Still on Android 12, plenty of bloatware
Not good for fast-paced games
No stereo speakers

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G review

Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB, 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More