Technical sheet of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
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Introducing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S – a mid-range smartphone that offers a combination of design, performance, and value. The Note 12S has been designed as part of the Redmi Note 12 series, which also includes the Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G, Note 12 Pro+ 5G, Note 12 Pro Speed Edition, Note 12 4G, Note 12 Turbo, and Note 12 Pro 4G. The Note 12S was released in April 2021.
The Redmi Note 12S sports an impressive 6.43” AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+), 90 Hz refresh rate, and a maximum brightness of 700 cd/m². This display also supports HDR for an even better visual experience. Audio-wise, this phone also features stereo speakers and Hi-Res Audio for immersive and crystal-clear sound quality. Materials wise, it is constructed with plastic and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability. As for the appearance, the device features an 84.6% usable surface ratio.
Under the hood, the Note 12S is powered by Mediatek’s Helio G96 (12nm) processor, paired with either 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and either 64GB or 256GB of UFS Storage 2.2. It can also support external storage via an SD card slot. The AnTuTu (v9) score for this device is 302877. Security-wise, the Note 12S features a fingerprint side scanner for added security. It also features a cooling system to prevent the device from overheating.
The camera system on the Redmi Note 12S consists of a triple-camera setup featuring a Samsung S5KHM2 108.0Mpx main camera, 8.0Mpx wide-angle lens, and a 2.0Mpx macro lens. For selfies, it is equipped with a 16.0Mpx front camera.
In terms of connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is fitted with Bluetooth 5.0, Dual SIM, NFC, an audio jack, and an infrared port. It also comes with a sizeable 5000mAh battery that supports 33.0W fast charging and reverse charging.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is a great mid-range device that has a lot to offer. With its impressive specs, great features, and attractive design, the Redmi Note 12S is sure to be a hit with consumers who are looking for a reliable and affordable device for everyday use.
Brand
| Brand | Xiaomi |
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| Aliases | 2303CRA44A |
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Release Date
| Release date | April 2023, 3 years ago |
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Design & Materials of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
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Structure
| Size | 73.4 mm•159.9 mm•8.1 mm Print 3D ModelSee more details |
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| Weight | 179 g |
| Usable surface | 85 % |
| Materials | Plastic |
| Resistance certificates (dust, water) | IP53 |
| Colors | Black Blue Green |
Screen
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6.43"
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| Type | AMOLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 px • FHD+ |
| Density | 409 ppi • Very high density |
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According to our users, the 90Hz AMOLED screen offers good quality and brightness. Although some would prefer 120Hz, its durability generates mixed opinions.
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Performance & Hardware of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Processor
| Model | MediaTek Helio G96 |
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| CPU | 2x Cortex•A76 2.05 GHz + 6x Cortex•A55 2.0 GHz |
| Type | Octa-Core |
| Nanometer | 12 nm |
| Frequency | 2.05 GHz |
| 64 Bits | Yes |
Graphics
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 900MHz |
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RAM
| RAM | 6 GB |
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| Type | LPDDR4X RAM |
Antutu
| Score |
529.087
• Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 73% of devices
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Storage
| Capacity | 64 GB |
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| Type | UFS Storage 2.2 |
| SD Slot | Yes , Independent SD slot |
Security
| Fingerprint | Yes, on the side |
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Sensors
| Fingerprint | Yes |
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| Light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Ultrasonic proximity virtual | Yes |
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| Notifications LED | -- |
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| Cooling system | Yes |
| Gaming buttons | No |
According to our users, initial performance is fluid for daily use and not very demanding games. The Helio G96 processor and overheating limit its long-term performance.
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Camera of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Triple rear camera
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| Resolution | 108 Mpx |
| Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KHM2 |
| Type | ISOCELL |
| Sensor size | 1/1.52" |
| Pixel size | 0.70 µm |
| Pixel Binning | 1-9 (3x3) |
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- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 2.2
- Sensor
- --
- Type
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- Pixel size
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- 3
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 2.4
- Sensor
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- Type
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- Pixel size
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| Flash | LED |
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| Optical Stabilisation | No |
| Slow Motion Video | Yes, 120 fps |
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Selfie
| Resolution | 16 Mpx |
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| Aperture | ƒ/ 2.4 |
| Sensor | -- |
| Type | CMOS |
| Pixel size | -- |
According to our users, the cameras offer decent results during the day, especially the 108MP main camera. However, low-light quality and zoom are weak points.
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Network compatibility
Connectivity of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Bands
| 4G LTE | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B20 (800), B28b (700), B28a (700), B38 (TDD 2600), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500) |
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| 3G | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
| 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 5.2 LELow energy consumption |
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Navigation
| Supports | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
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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
- No
- Computer sync
- Yes
- OTA sync
- Yes
- Infrared
- Yes
- Tethering.
- Yes
- VoLTE
- Yes
According to our users, the phone offers good general connectivity, including dual SIM and an audio jack. The absence of 5G and NFC is a negative point for many.
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Battery of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
| Capacity | 5000 mAh See more details |
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| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Fast charge | Yes , 33.0W |
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According to our users, the 5000mAh battery has inconsistent duration. The 33W fast charging is highly valued, compensating for its battery life.
- 3%Two days or more
- 34%More than one day
- 37%One day
- 15%Less than a day
- 11%Less than half day
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Software of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Software
| Operating System |
Android 13
Tiramisu
MIUI 14 (Android 13) |
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| Google Services | With Google Mobile Services |
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- 3%It comes with a clean operating system
- 71%It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
- 25%It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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- 35%Every two months or less
- 56%Every six months
- 10%Once a year
- 0%Never
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User reviews about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
User score
- 37
- 20
- 4
- 3
- 0
- Screen8.2
- Performance7.7
- Camera7.7
- Connectivity8.4
- Battery6.7
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Kimovil users believe that this Redmi Note 12S is a mid-range phone with a good initial price-quality ratio. They highlight its fluidity, AMOLED screen, and fast charging. However, long-term performance and overheating are recurring concerns, affecting the overall experience.
Latest reviews added
- Good phone
Well yes, its been more than year i have it, i Love video stabilization, but not Video quality (its not bad but after zoom its :( )
Well it got HyperOS and its kinda eh... Every Pre-Installed app got ads, Yea its Xiaomi, what u waiting for?
btw i dropped it in snow 5 times (and yes snow melted to water) and it got no problem, water went to Charger port and Speakers but it still works bestPros- Video Stabilization
- Gyro
Cons- Software
- ADs in Pre-installed apps
- 7.8
- Screen8.2
- Performance7.0
- Camera8.0
- Connectivity7.6
- Battery7.0
View answers - Such a good upgrade
It's good so far, just got it last month with a minimum budget , it's such a good upgrade from my Huawei nova 3i ,very smooth screen and fast charging, although I don't usually play high demanding games it can still run genshin with good frames, I'd truly recommend
- 10
- Screen9.0
- Performance9.6
- Camera9.7
- Connectivity10
- Battery5.0
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