HIGHLIGHTS
* A new Redmi Note 12 variant is launching in India this month.
* The Redmi Note 12 4G microsite is live on the company website and Flipkart.
* Meanwhile, the company is also launching the Redmi Note 12 Turbo this month in China.
Xiaomi is readying for a launch spree, both globally and at home in China. After confirming the Redmi Note 12 series global unveiling schedule, the company has announced two more separate launches— Redmi Note 12 4G for India and Redmi Note 12 Turbo for China.
Of these, the Redmi Note 12 4G, which is launching in India on March 30, should be a bit more predictable as it is most likely to arrive in international markets first on March 23.
The Redmi Note 12, meanwhile, is set to launch in China on March 28. The “turbo” is expected to be the first smartphone in the world to come rocking Qualcomm’s freshly minted Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2 chipset.
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced that it is adding a new model to the Redmi Note 12 series in India on March 30th.
The smartphone in question is the Redmi Note 12 4G, and the microsite has gone live on Flipkart and the company website already. The phone was recently spotted on the Geekbench database.
On the other hand, Xiaomi has also confirmed that it will unveil the Redmi Note 12 Turbo in China on March 28th at 7pm local time.
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo will only be sold in China, but the phone will be available in other countries, including India, under the POCO brand, as per a recent report. This won’t be the first time a Redmi phone has been rebranded as a POCO phone.
The Redmi Note 12 is all set to launch in India on March 30. The company has already announced the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ smartphone and it is now gearing up to unveil lower-end models in the series.
But, the upcoming Redmi Note series phone will be a 4G device, unlike the Pro version. Redmi will announce it during Xiaomi’s Fan Festival, which will start by the end of this month.
Ahead of the launch, the company confirmed the specifications and design of the upcoming Redmi Note 12 smartphone. Here is everything you need to know it. Redmi is claiming that its new device has a slim profile and sleek design.
The teasers show that the handset will be offered in a glittery golden colour model with a gradient finish. It is unknown whether the brand will also launch it in other color variants.
It seemingly has a boxy design. The volume and power buttons are placed on the right side of the device.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo Specifications (Expected)
The upcoming Redmi Note 12 Turbo will most likely offer a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
In terms of optics, the smartphone will sport a triple camera set up on the back with a 64MP main camera, which is confirmed. The other two sensors are said to be 8MP and 2MP. It could offer a 16MP selfie camera.
In terms of chipset, the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset and will be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
The smartphone will likely house a 5,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.
The phone will boot Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box.
Redmi Note 12 4G Specifications
The upcoming Redmi Note 12 4G’s specifications have been confirmed via the microsite on the Xiaomi website.
As per the listing, the Redmi Note 12 4G comes with a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, with the screen size expected to be 6.67 inches.
It will sport a triple rear with a 50MP main camera; the other two sensors are expected to be 8MP and 2MP. There might be a 13MP selfie shooter.
The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset paired with up to 11GB of memory, including virtual RAM.
The upcoming smartphone will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
To recall, the Redmi Note 11 was made available in India with a starting price of Rs 14,499. The new version is expected to be priced in a similar price range. We will get the exact price and other details by next week, on March 30.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo Key Specifications
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 670 + 2.2 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 670 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 642L |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Camera & Display
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | May 17, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
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 |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera |
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| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Macro Camera |
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| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps | |
| 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 | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
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
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| SIM 2 |
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
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| 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 |
| 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 |
Redmi Note 12 Key Specifications
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 670 + 2.2 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 670 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 642L |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Camera & Display
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.67 inches (16.94 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | May 17, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
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 |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Camera |
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| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP, Primary Camera 8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP, Macro Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 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 |
|
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps | |
FRONT CAMERA |
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| 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 | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
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 |
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 |
| 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 |
FAQ’s on Redmi Note 12 4G & Redmi Note 12 Turbo
1) How is the New Redmi Note 12 Incoming ?
Ans) Xiaomi has announced that the Redmi Note 12 will launch on March 30 as part of the Xiaomi Fan Festival. This is said to be a ‘Super Chic, Super Slee, and Super Stylish‘ smartphone and will resemble the current Redmi Note 12 models.
So, expect a rectangular rear hump with big camera housings and a flat-edge design. Redmi’s Twitter announcement also reveals that the phone will come with a 3.5mm audio jack and an IR Blaster (at the top end). It is seen in a subtle orangish gold color with a shimmery back panel and could come in more colors too.
As for the specs, Xiaomi has revealed a few details via an events page for the Redmi Note 12.
It will be a 4G variant of the Redmi Note 12 and is confirmed to have the Snapdragon 695 chipset and support expandable RAM for up to 11GB of RAM. It is also revealed that the phone will feature a Super AMOLED punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The device will house 50MP triple rear cameras and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging technology. The Redmi Note 12 will most likely run Android 13-based MIUI 14 and could be priced under Rs 20,000.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi is prepping to launch the Redmi Note 12 Turbo in China tomorrow with the recently introduced Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, becoming the first phone to have it.
2) What are Redmi Note 12 Turbo specifications (expected)?
Ans) The upcoming Redmi Note 12 Turbo will most likely offer a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. In terms of optics, the smartphone will sport a triple camera set up on the back with a 64MP main camera, which is confirmed. The other two sensors are said to be 8MP and 2MP. It could offer a 16MP selfie camera.
In terms of chipset, the smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset and will be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The smartphone will likely house a 5,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. The phone will boot Android 13-based MIUI 14 skin out of the box.
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