Technical sheet of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
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The Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is the latest mid-range smartphone release from the Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi. The phone was released in August of 2023 and is the latest addition to the popular Xiaomi Redmi series. It features a sleek design with a 6.79 inch IPS LCD screen with 1080x2460 resolution (FHD+), 90 Hz refresh rate, 550 cd/m² max brightness, and 1500:1 contrast ratio. It has an 84.7% usable surface and is built with glass and plastic materials, and a Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The Redmi 12 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450) processor (4nm) and is available in 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM with 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage (UFS Storage 2.2). It also has a MicroSD slot for external storage and scored a 456552 on AnTuTu (v10). For extra security, the device is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
In terms of cameras, the phone has a dual-camera setup. The main camera is a 50.0Mpx, f/1.8, CMOS standard lens, while the portrait mode camera is a 2.0Mpx, f/2.4, CMOS depth lens. For selfies, the device has a 5.0Mpx, f/2.2, CMOS lens with Optical Stabilization (OIS).
For connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has Bluetooth 5.0, Dual SIM, NFC, Audio Jack, and Infrared. Lastly, it comes with a 5000mAh battery that can be quickly charged with an 18.0W fast charger.
All in all, the Redmi 12 5G is a great mid-range device. It offers a great combination of features, performance, and value. It’s perfect for users who want a powerful but affordable device, without sacrificing quality and features. It’s the perfect phone for those looking for an upgrade or a first-time smartphone buyer.
Brand
| Brand | Xiaomi |
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G prices
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • China · 4GB · 128GB | |
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| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • China · 6GB · 128GB | |
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • China · 8GB · 128GB | |
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • China · 8GB · 256GB | |
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • India · 4GB · 128GB | |
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • India · 6GB · 128GB | |
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • India · 8GB · 256GB | |
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • Global · 4GB · 128GB | $ 238 |
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • Global · 8GB · 128GB | |
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G • Global · 8GB · 256GB | $ 346 |
Release Date
| Release date | August 2023, 2 years ago |
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Design & Materials of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
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Structure
| Size | 76.3 mm•168.6 mm•8.2 mm Print 3D ModelSee more details |
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| Weight | 199 g |
| Usable surface | 85 % |
| Materials | Plastic , Glass |
| Resistance certificates (dust, water) | IP53 |
| Colors | Black White |
Screen
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6.79"
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| Type | LCD IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 px • FHD+ |
| Density | 396 ppi • High Density |
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According to our users, the screen elicits mixed opinions; some appreciate the 90Hz, but others criticize its IPS LCD panel.
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Performance & Hardware of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Processor
| Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450) |
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| CPU | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex•A76 +6x 2.0 GHz Cortex•A55 |
| Type | Octa-Core |
| Nanometer | 4 nm |
| Frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| 64 Bits | Yes |
Graphics
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno |
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RAM
| RAM | 4 GB |
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| Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
Antutu
| Score |
456.552
• Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 71% of devices
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Storage
| Capacity | 128 GB |
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| Type | UFS Storage 2.2 |
| SD Slot | Yes , Slot for SD or second SIM card |
Security
| Fingerprint | Yes, on the side |
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Sensors
| Fingerprint | Yes |
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| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Ultrasonic proximity virtual | Yes |
| 360° ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Notifications LED | -- |
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| Cooling system | No |
| Gaming buttons | No |
According to our users, performance is highly varied; some find it fluid, but many report sluggishness, overheating, and failures over time.
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Camera of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Double rear camera
Standard
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| Resolution | 50 Mpx |
| Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 |
| Sensor | -- |
| Type | CMOS |
| Pixel size | -- |
- 2
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 2.4
- Sensor
- --
- Type
- CMOS
- Pixel size
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| Flash | LED |
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| Optical Stabilisation | Yes |
| Slow Motion Video | Yes, 120 fps |
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Selfie
| Resolution | 5 Mpx |
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| Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 |
| Sensor | -- |
| Type | CMOS |
| Pixel size | -- |
According to our users, the cameras are mediocre or poor, with the front camera being particularly criticized, although some appreciate the photo quality.
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Network compatibility
Connectivity of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Bands
| 5G | n1 (2100), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n20 (800), n28b (700), n28a (700), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n66 (1700), n77 (3700), n78 (3500) |
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| 4G LTE | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B32 (1500), B38 (TDD 2600), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B66 (1700/2100) |
| 3G | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B6 (800), B8 (900), B19 (800) |
| 2G | B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
SIM card
| Type | Dual SIM
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Wi-Fi
| Standards | 802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac |
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Bluetooth
| Version | Bluetooth 5.0 LELow energy consumption |
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Navigation
| Supports | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
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USB
| Charging | Yes |
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| Mass Storage | Yes |
| USB On-The-Go (OTG) | Yes |
| USB Type C | Yes |
SAR
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- NFC
- Yes
- Audio Jack
- Yes
- Radio FM
- Yes
- Computer sync
- Yes
- OTA sync
- Yes
- Infrared
- Yes
- Tethering.
- Yes
- VoLTE
- Yes
- VoWiFi
- Yes
- Video over LTE ViLTE
- Yes
According to our users, 5G connectivity and the audio jack are positive aspects. However, there are complaints about call and notification reception.
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Battery of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh See more details |
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| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Fast charge | Yes , 18.0W |
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According to our users, the battery elicits mixed opinions; some value it, but criticize its degradation and the slow 18W charging.
- 0%Two days or more
- 47%More than one day
- 33%One day
- 13%Less than a day
- 7%Less than half day
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Software of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Software
| Operating System |
Android 13
Tiramisu
MIUI 14 (Android 13) |
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| Google Services | With Google Mobile Services |
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- 7%It comes with a clean operating system
- 40%It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
- 53%It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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- 46%Every two months or less
- 54%Every six months
- 0%Once a year
- 0%Never
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User reviews about the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
User score
- 7
- 1
- 3
- 3
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- Screen7.4
- Performance6.5
- Camera6.5
- Connectivity7.9
- Battery7.2
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The general sentiment among Kimovil users is that this phone offers acceptable value for money for basic use. However, there's widespread agreement on excessive bloatware and performance degradation over time. Many report overheating and sluggishness, although some highlight its good initial performance in games.
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- Screen5.2
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- Connectivity8.0
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