Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 : Unveiling Two Innovative Mid-Range Smartphones
Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has finally unveiled two of its most anticipated mid-range smartphones, the Redmi Note 12 5G and Redmi Note 12 4G. These two powerful devices are designed to be the perfect choice for those looking for a combination of both performance and budget.
Design & Materials
The first thing that catches your eye when you look at the Redmi Note 12 5G and Redmi Note 12 4G is their stunning design. Both devices boast a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 1080x2400 (FHD+) resolution and a peak brightness of 1200 cd/m². The devices also feature Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and an impressive 84.5% and 84.9% usable surface area respectively.
As far as build materials are concerned, both devices are made out of plastic, making them lightweight and easy to carry around.
Hardware
Under the hood, the Redmi Note 12 5G packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) processor along with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128/256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Along with that, the device comes with a microSD card slot for expandable storage. The devive achieves an impressive Antutu v9 score of 389210, making it a great choice for gamers and power users alike. Keeping all this power in check is a cooling system which ensures the device does not overheat.
The Redmi Note 12 4G on the other hand, has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (SM6225) (6nm) processor along with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128/64GB of UFS 2.2 storage. This device has an AnTuTu v9 rating of 287964 and comes with a similarly efficient cooling system.
Camera
Both devices come with a triple rear camera setup which includes a 48MP Samsung S5KJN1 (48MP) sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8.0MP Omnivision OV08D10 wide angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2.0MP Macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, there is a 13MP selfie shooter with an f/2.45 aperture and a pixel size of 1.120µm.
Connectivity
In terms of connectivity, the Redmi Note 12 5G offers Bluetooth 5.1, Dual SIM, NFC, Audio Jack, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GPS (L1+L5) and Infrared support. The Redmi Note 12 4G has slightly less features with it offering Bluetooth 5.0, Dual SIM, NFC, Audio Jack, and Infrared support.
Battery
The Redmi Note 12 5G and Redmi Note 12 4G come with a 5000mAh battery which supports 33.0W fast charge. The Redmi Note 12 4G also supports reverse charging.
Conclusion
All in all, Xiaomi's Redmi Note 12 5G and Redmi Note 12 4G are two very powerful mid-range devices that offer a great combination of performance and budget. With their impressive specifications, stylish design and multimedia features, these devices will surely make a mark in the mid-range smartphone market.
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
7.8
Ki Cost-effective Score |
7.6
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 7.2 Design & Materials | 7.3 Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 7.0 Performance & Hardware | 6.4 Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 6.1 Camera | 6.1 Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.1 Connectivity | 6.0 Connectivity |
Battery score | 7.8 Battery | 7.7 Battery |
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User score |
8.7
6 reviews
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8.2
32 reviews
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Specs |
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Inches | 6.67" | 6.67" |
Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 84% useful | 85% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
76.2 mm
165.9 mm 8.0 mm |
76.0 mm
165.7 mm 7.8 mm |
Weight | 188 g | 184 g |
Micro |
SnapD. 4 Gen1 Octa-Core |
SnapD. 685 Octa-Core |
RAM | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
AnTuTu |
460.800 v10 |
338.900 v10 |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 S5KJN1 (48MP) 2 3 |
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 S5KJN1 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 | SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 13 Tiramisu |
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Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
Aliases | 22111317G | -- |
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Release date |
October 2022, 1 year ago |
March 2023, 8 months ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
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Size |
76.2 mm
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165.9 mm
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8.0 mm
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76.0 mm
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165.7 mm
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7.8 mm
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Weight | 188 g | 184 g |
Usable surface | 84 % | 85 % |
Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Resistance | IP53 | IP53 |
Colors |
Blue
Gray
Green
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Blue
Gray
Green
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Diagonal | 6.67" | 6.67" |
Type | Oled • E2 Pro | AMOLED • E2 Pro |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
Density | 395 Pixels per inch | 395 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Qualcomm Snapdargon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (SM6225) |
CPU | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9GHz Cortex-A53 |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 6 nm | 6 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | Adreno | Adreno 610 |
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RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Type | LPDDR4X RAM | LPDDR4X RAM |
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Score |
460.800
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
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338.900
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 70% of devices
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Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Type | UFS Storage 2.2 | UFS Storage 2.2 |
SD Slot |
Yes
, Slot for SD or second SIM card |
Yes
, Independent SD slot |
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Fingerprint | Yes, on the side | Yes, on the side |
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Sensors |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | Yes | No |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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No. of cameras | Triple rear camera | Triple rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 48 Mpx | 50 Mpx |
Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 (48MP) | Samsung S5KJN1 |
Type | ISOCELL | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.8 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | 0.64 µm | 0.64 µm |
Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" | 1/2.76" |
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Flash | Dual LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | No | No |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 120 fps |
No, 30 fps |
Others |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 13 Mpx | 13 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Unknown |
Type | -- | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.45 | ƒ/ 2.45 |
Pixel size | 1.12 µm | 1.12 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | -- | -- |
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DxOMark Score |
69 Mobile 74 Photo 49 Video |
63 Mobile 54 Photo 66 Video |
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5G |
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4G LTE |
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3G |
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2G |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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Navigation |
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USB |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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Others |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
Fast charge |
Yes, 33.0W |
Yes, 33.0W |
Others |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |