The Redmi Note line of devices has for years been the benchmark of what a true mid-range device should be. Not only do these devices pack a punch in the specs department but also come with attractive price tags to match.
The Redmi Note 10 devices were an absolute hit and remain some of the best-selling devices in many markets. The Redmi Note 11 devices were iterations of Note 10, adding little in terms of horsepower, or design. There was then the pressure to have the Redmi Note 12 devices bring the bag home like the Note 10 devices did.
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Redmi Note 12 series was originally launched way back in October 2022 in China with little in form of hints of prospects of a global launch for the same. That was then but now, Xiaomi is officially delivering the global variants of the Redmi Note 12.
These devices come in 4 flavors as listed below.
- Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
- Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Redmi Note 12 5G
- Redmi Note 12
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G smartphones feature the same displays. You’ll find a 6.67-inch fullHD+ Flow AMOLED display on both phones, with a 120Hz refresh rate. The front-facing camera is also something they have in common, a 16-megapixel unit. Stereo speakers are included on both phones, as is Dolby Atmos support. You will also find an audio jack on both phones. The same goes for an IR blaster and Bluetooth 5.2.
On top of all that, they do come in the same color options. Both devices are available in Midnight Black, Polar White, and Sky Blue colors. That being said, there are quite a few differences between them.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G features a 200-megapixel main camera, along with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, on the other hand, has a 50-megapixel main camera (Sony’s IMX766 sensor), and the other two cameras are identical to its sibling.
A 5,000mAh battery sits inside both devices, but the charging is different. The ‘Plus’ model supports 120W HyperCharge wired charging. The regular ‘Pro’ model supports 67W turbo-wired charging. A side-facing fingerprint scanner can be found on both phones.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G comes in a single RAM + storage combo, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has a 6GB RAM variant with 128GB of storage. Its 8GB RAM model comes in both 128GB and 256GB storage flavors. All variants include LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 flash storage.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G measures 162.9 x 76 x 8.98mm, while it weighs 210.5 grams. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G measures 162.9 x 76 x 7.9mm and weighs 187 grams.
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Redmi Note 12 5G and Redmi Note 12
The Redmi Note 12 5G features a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Redmi Note 12 comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a 60Hz refresh rate. Both devices are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset and run on MIUI 13 based on Android 12.
In terms of camera, the Redmi Note 12 features a quad-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 12 5G comes with a triple-camera setup featuring a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. Both devices have a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
The Redmi Note 12 5G and Redmi Note 12 both pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. However, the Redmi Note 12 5G also supports 5G connectivity.
Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi has not yet announced the pricing and availability of the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. However, it is expected that the devices will be priced competitively, similar to the previous models in the Redmi Note series.
The Redmi Note 12 5G has a starting price of €299, which is approximately KES 35,800 and UGX 1,234,000. The Redmi Note 12 starts at €199, which is around KES 23,900, and UGX 823,500.
It is expected that the devices will be officially unveiled in Kenya on 2nd May 2023. What do you think of the Redmi Note 12 devices? Are you planning to buy one when they launch in Kenya? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Conclusion
The Redmi Note series has been popular among smartphone users, and the latest models in the series are expected to continue this trend. With competitive specifications and expected affordable pricing, the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G are likely to appeal to a wide range of users, from casual users to smartphone enthusiasts.
While Xiaomi has not yet announced the official pricing and availability of these devices, it is expected that they will be released soon. Smartphone users looking for a new device may want to consider the latest models in the Redmi Note series as a potential option for their next smartphone purchase.
