Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G review

Introduction and specs

With the 4G model of probably the most inexpensive Redmi Note 12 this 12 months out of the best way, it is time to take time to know the 5G alteration as effectively. The factor is, the Redmi Note 12 4G and Note 12 5G make use of totally different {hardware} so the person expertise may range fairly a bit. It’s not simply the 5G half.

The most evident distinction is within the chipsets. The 4G has a Snapdragon 685 on board, whereas the 5G choice has a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. And opposite to our expectations, the latter appears to be extra highly effective in each facet. And it higher be, as a result of the unique, 5G-capable Redmi Note 12 asks virtually €100 extra.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 specs at a look:

• Body: 165.9×76.2×8.0mm, 188g; Gorilla Glass 3 entrance, plastic again and body; IP53, mud and splash resistant.
• Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak), 1080x2400px decision, 20:9 facet ratio, 395ppi.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm): Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55); Adreno 619.
• Memory: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC (makes use of shared SIM slot).
• OS/Software: Android 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India).
• Rear digicam:Wide (major): 48 MP, f/1.8, PDAF; Ultra huge angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 1/4″, 1.12µm; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4.
• Front digicam: 13 MP, f/2.5, (huge), 1/3.0″.
• Video seize:Rear digicam: 1080p@30fps; Front digicam: 1080p@30fps.
• Battery: 5000mAh; 33W wired, 50% in 22 min (marketed).
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); Infrared port; 3.5mm jack.

The 5G iteration additionally has a 48MP major digicam as an alternative of 50MP, providing 128GB of base storage. Otherwise, it shares with the 4G mannequin the identical 120Hz OLED panel, the quick 33W charging, the 5,000 mAh battery and would not skip on triple combo – FM radio, devoted microSD card slot and three.5mm audio jack – sought-after options within the midrange.

We go additional down the rabbit gap within the subsequent pages, so we propose you proceed studying to learn the way the supposedly extra environment friendly Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset fares in opposition to the Snapdragon 685 performance- and endurance-wise.

Unboxing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12

The system is available in an ordinary retail field containing all the same old person manuals, a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging and knowledge switch, in addition to the suitable 33W charging brick.

There’s additionally a bonus clear, silicone case within the field to get you began.