HIGHLIGHTS
* The Redmi Note 12 4G has been launched globally alongside other phones in the series.
* The Redmi Note 12 4G will be launched in India on March 30th.
* The Redmi Note 12 4G is expected to be launched at an affordable price in India.
* Redmi Note 12 4G is the most affordable phone in the current lineup.
* The phone has a 50MP triple-camera setup.
* It features a 5000mAh battery.
Xiaomi has launched a new Redmi Note 12 series phone. The company launched the Redmi Note 12 series globally, which comprises four models.
The Note 12, Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G and Note 12 Pro Plus 5G. Except for the Note 12 4G, all other Note 12 series phones launched today globally are available in India.
The most affordable Note 12 4G is also set to make its debut in India on March 30. Ahead of the official launch in India, the Redmi Note 12 4G has made its global debut in Europe.
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 12 4G globally alongside the other smartphones in the series, which include the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and the Redmi Note 12 5G.
The company has also unveiled the Redmi Watch 3. The Redmi Note 12 4G is the first 4G-enabled smartphone in the series, and it has been launched with a 120HZ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset, 50MP main camera, and much more.
For those unaware, the Redmi Note 12 4G is set to launch in India on March 30th, while the other smartphones in the series have been unveiled in the country already.
Let us see the global launch price and specifications of the newly launched Redmi Note 12 4G.
Redmi Note 12 4G Price, Storage, Colours
The Redmi Note 12 4G has been launched in four storage variants – 4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB – and starts at EUR 199 (approx Rs 17,720).
It comes in Mint Green, Onyx Gray, and Ice Blue colour options.
Redmi Note 12 4G Specifications, Features
In terms of hardware, the Note 12 4G sports a tall 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels.
There is support for a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The device’s 8-bit display has support for DCI-P3 wide colour gamut and claims to offer 1200 nits of peak brightness.
There is a hole-punch cutout at the top centre. The screen has fairly narrow bezels around it, except for the thicker chin.
The cutout at the top houses a 13MP front camera sensor. There is also a triple-camera setup on the back.
The camera module design is similar to the rest of the Note 12 series phones. Obviously, the sensors are different compared to the more premium siblings. There is a 50MP Samsung JN1 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture.
The phone also has an 8MP ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view and a 2MP macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.
The Note 12 4G gets a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 SoC, which has a peak clock speed of 2.8GHz.
The 6nm SoC also features an Adreno 610 GPU. In terms of storage, there is up to 128GB on offer. Users can expand the memory using a microSD card up to 1TB.
The phone packs a beefy 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging out of the box.
There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a graphite cooling system, a 3.5mm headphone jack, support for GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, etc.
The phone has an IP53 rating for basic protection against water and dust. It boots Android 13 out of the box and has MIUI 14 on top.
Redmi Note 12 Series in India
Three Redmi Note 12 series smartphones were launched in India in January – Redmi Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G, and Note 12 Pro+ 5G.
The Redmi Note 12 4G, which has just been launched globally, is set to release in India on March 30th.
The Redmi Note 12 5G starting price in India is Rs 17,999 for the base model, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G starts at Rs 24,999, and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G at Rs 29,999.
Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 12 4G is expected to be priced at around Rs 15,000 as it is a 4G-enabled handset. However, the company hasn’t confirmed that as of now.
Redmi Note 12 4G 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 |
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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
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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 |
FAQ’s on Redmi Note 12 4G?
1) What is the price of Redmi Note 12 4G?
Ans) The Redmi Note 12 4G is the most affordable phone in the lineup currently. The device is confirmed to launch in India on March 30.
The Note 12 4G global variant has been launched with two storage options. The base model has 4GB of RAM AND 64GB of storage. It is priced at EUR 229.9 (roughly Rs 20,600). However, as part of early bird pricing, the phone can be bought for EUR 199.9 (roughly Rs 17,900). There is also a 128GB storage option with 4GB of RAM, which is priced at EUR 249.9 (roughly Rs 22,300).
2) What are the specifications of Redmi Note 12 4G?
Ans) The Redmi Note 12 4G has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with a 120Hz high refresh rate.
It sports a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 50MP primary camera, ab 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. For the front camera, the company has equipped a 13MP selfie sensor.
* Display: 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz refresh rate
* Rear Cameras: 50MP+8MP+2MP
* Selfie camera: 13MP front camera
* Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
* Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging
* Storage: 4GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB
* Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
In terms of chipset, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB via memory card.
The Redmi Note 12 4G runs Android 13 with MIUI 14 on top and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It offers a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well.
Regarding the connectivity options, the Redmi Note 12 4G has 2G, 3G, 4G, Dual Sim + microSD, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, IR Blaster, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, among others.
3) What are the colours available in Redmi Note 12 4G?
Ans) The phone Redmi Note 12 4G has been launched in three colours — Ice Blue, Onyx Grey and Mint Green.
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