Full Specifications
Build | |
|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 |
| CPU | Octa-core | 2.4GHz (4 x Cortex-A73) + 1.9GHz (4 x Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | 1260MHz |
Design | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 165.66mm x 75.96mm x 7.85mm |
| Weight | 183.5g |
| Body | Plastic |
| Colors | Sunrise Gold, Onyx Gray, Ice Blue, Mint Green |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano SIM) |
Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED DotDisplay 120Hz |
| Size | 6.67 inches (85.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels FHD+ 395ppi (20:9 aspect ratio) |
| Brightness | 450nits (typical), 700nits (HBM), 1200nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Camera | |
|---|---|
| Rear | 50MP Main, ƒ/1.8, 1/2.76″ 8MP Ultrawide, ƒ/2.2, FOV 120˚ 2MP Macro, ƒ/2.4 |
| Front | 13MP Selfie, ƒ/2.45, 1/3.0″ |
| Features | PDAF, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, ISO Settings |
| Video | 720p/1080p@30fps |
Memory | |
|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB/6GB/8GB | LPDDR4X | 2133MHz |
| Internal | 64GB/128GB/256GB | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Dedicated Slot |
Sound | |
|---|---|
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2G (GSM), 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE) |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes |
Features | |
|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Proximity, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope |
| Torch | LED Flash |
| Others | DCI-P3 Wide color gamut, Reading Mode, SGS Eye Care Display, IP53 rating |
Battery | |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po (Non-Removable) |
| Capacity | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 33W Fast Charging |
| Timing | 31h of Calling, 21h of Video Playback, 9h of Gaming |
Price | |
|---|---|
| Model | 23021RAAEG, 23021RAA2Y, 23027RAD4I, 23028RA60L |
| Price | $140 (4GB+128GB), $180 (8GB+256GB) ₹11,999 (6GB+64GB), ₹13,999 (6GB+128GB) |
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Review
EXPERT SCORE
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
PROS
- 120Hz AMOLED Display
- 1200nits Brightness
- 33W Fast Charging
CONS
- Mediocre Performance
- Mediocre Camera
- No 5G Network
Redmi Note 12 4G is a budget-friendly smartphone that comes with a set of attractive features. It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display supporting a 120Hz refresh rate on 1080×2400 pixels resolution. The device comes with a Snapdragon 685 chipset and is available in 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of storage, which can be further expanded with an external SD Card.
The phone has a 50MP primary camera on the back with a decent photography experience in good lighting conditions. It also holds an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro sensor that also helps in photography. The front camera is 13MP and is good enough to take decent selfies.
The phone holds a 5000mAh battery that comes with a 33W fast charging option. The phone also includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an infrared port, and a Type-C port.
Overall, the Redmi Note 12 4G is a good choice for those looking for a simple phone that works. The 4G version of the phone is nearly the same as the Redmi Note 12 5G version, with a considerable difference in photography and chipset. The phone starts from $140 and is a good choice for those who don’t need 5G connectivity and are looking for a simple phone for daily use.
