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Xiaomi has announced four Redmi Note 12 phones for global markets today. The Redmi Note 12 series originally launched way back in October in China, as it took Xiaomi some time to deliver their global units.
The company announced four devices, including the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 12 5G, and the Redmi Note 12. Needless to say, all of these are mid-range smartphones, but have rather interesting spec sheets. The Redmi Watch 3 was also announced alongside them.
When it comes to the design, all of these phones look very similar. There are some minor differences, mostly on the back. All of them include a centered display camera hole, and flat displays. Xiaomi also opted for flat sides this time around.
Let’s talk about specs, to see the differences between models. We’ll pair up the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, as they have rather similar spec sheets. The same goes for the other two phones. Let’s focus on the higher-end models first, though.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G & Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
These two 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1080 fuels both smartphones.
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, so let’s see what those are.
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.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G:
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G:
Redmi Note 12 5G & Redmi Note 12
Both of these phones include a 6.67-inch fullHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with a 120Hz refresh rate. Both phones also have a 13-megapixel front-facing camera.
A 5,000mAh battery can be found in both phones, while both devices support 33W fast wired charging. You will also find an audio jack in both phones, and the same goes for an IR blaster. A side-facing fingerprint scanner sits on the right-hand side of both devices.
That is more or less where the similarities end. The Redmi Note 12 5G is fueled by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor, while its non-5G sibling comes with the Snapdragon 685 SoC.
The 5G model features a 48-megapixel main camera, along with an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The non-5G model has a 50-megapixel main camera, and the other two units are identical to the 5G model.
The Redmi Note 12 5G supports Bluetooth 5.1, while its sibling comes with Bluetooth 5.0 support. The Redmi Note 12 5G comes in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM flavors. The first two models include 128GB of storage, while the last comes with 256GB of storage. The storage is expandable up to 1TB.
The Redmi Note 12 comes in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM flavors too. All those models are paired up with 128GB of storage, while the 4GB RAM model also comes in a 64GB storage flavor. The storage here is also expandable up to 1TB. Do note that both the Redmi Note 12 5G and non-5G include LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 flash storage.
The 5G variant is available in Onyx Gray, Forest Green, and Ice Blue colors. The non-5G model comes in Onyx Gray, Mint Green, and Ice Blue colors.
Redmi Note 12 5G:
Redmi Note 12:
Pricing
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G starts at €499, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G’s pricing starts at €399. The Redmi Note 12 5G is available from €299, while the Redmi Note 12 is the most affordable one, as it starts at €199. They should become available soon across Europe.