Redmi Note 12 5G Review : A Powerful and Affordable 5G Smartphone

Here are the links and prices of the Redmi Note 12 5G on Amazon and Flipkart:

Amazon :

Redmi Note 12 5G (Graphite Black, Mint Green, 4GB/64GB) - ₹17,999

Redmi Note 12 5G (Graphite Black, Mint Green, 6GB/128GB) - ₹19,999

Flipkart :

Redmi Note 12 5G (Graphite Black, Mint Green, 4GB/64GB) - ₹17,999

Redmi Note 12 5G (Graphite Black, Mint Green, 6GB/128GB) - ₹19,999

General :

Launch Date: January 11, 2023 (Official)

Operating System: Android v12 with MIUI custom UI

Performance :

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1

CPU: Octa-core (2 GHz, Dual-core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)

Architecture: 64-bit

Fabrication: 6 nm

Graphics: Adreno 619

RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X

Display :

Display Type: Super AMOLED

Screen Size: 6.67 inches (16.94 cm)

Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels

Aspect Ratio: 20:9

Pixel Density: 395 ppi

Screen to Body Ratio: 84.97% (calculated)

Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass v3

Bezel-less display: Yes, with punch-hole design

Touch Screen: Capacitive Touchscreen with Multi-touch support

Brightness: 1200 nits

Refresh Rate: 120 Hz

Design :

Height: 165.88 mm

Width: 76.21 mm

Thickness: 7.98 mm

Weight: 188 grams

Colors: Frosted Green, Mystique Blue, Matte Black

Waterproof: Yes, Splash proof, IP53

Ruggedness: Dustproof

Camera :

Main Camera :

Camera Setup : Triple rear cameras

Resolution: 48 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle, Primary Camera), 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra-Wide Angle Camera), 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro Camera)

Autofocus: Yes

Flash: Yes, LED Flash

Image Resolution: 8000 x 6000 Pixels

Camera Features: Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Video Recording: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Front Camera :

Camera Setup: Single front camera

Resolution: 13 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle, Primary Camera)

Video Recording: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Battery :

Capacity: 5000 mAh

Type: Li-Polymer

Talk Time: Up to 34 Hours (4G)

Standby Time: Up to 624 Hours (2G)

Quick Charging: Yes, Fast charging with 33W support (50% in 22 minutes)

USB Type-C: Yes

Storage :

Internal Memory: 128 GB

Expandable Memory: Yes, up to 1 TB

USB OTG: Yes

Storage Type: UFS 2.2

Network & Connectivity :

SIM Slot(s): Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

SIM Size: SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)

Network Support: 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G

VoLTE: Yes

Wi-Fi: Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz

Bluetooth: Yes, v5.1

GPS: Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS

NFC: No

USB Connectivity: Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia :

Loudspeaker: Yes

Audio Jack: 3.5 mm

Sensors :

Fingerprint Sensor: Yes (Side-mounted)

Other Sensors: Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Here are some of the pros and cons of the Redmi Note 12 5G :

Pros :

Powerful MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor

Large 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate

4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage

Quad-camera rear setup with a 50MP main sensor

13MP front-facing camera

5G connectivity

Long-lasting battery life

Affordable price

Cons :

No expandable storage

No headphone jack

No water resistance

MIUI 13 software is not as good as stock Android

Overall, the Redmi Note 12 5G is a good mid-range smartphone that offers a good balance of features and performance. It is a good choice for users who are looking for a powerful phone with a large display and a good camera system. However, users who are looking for a phone with expandable storage or water resistance may want to consider other options.