Introduction and specifications
With the 4G version of the Redmi Note 12 more affordable this year, it’s time to take some time to learn about the 5G alteration as well. The fact is that Redmi Note 12 4G and Note 12 5G use different hardware, so the user experience may vary quite a bit. It’s not just the 5G part.
The most obvious difference is in the chipsets. The 4G has a Snapdragon 685 on board, while the 5G option has a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC. And contrary to our expectations, the latter seems to be more powerful in every respect. And it better be, because the original Redmi Note 12 with 5G capability is asking for almost 100 euros more.
The specifications of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 at a glance:
- Body: 165.9×76.2×8.0mm, 188g; Gorilla Glass 3 front, back and plastic frame; IP53, dustproof and splashproof.
- Screen: 6.67″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 395ppi.
- chipsets: Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6nm): Octa-core (2×2.0GHz Cortex-A78 and 6×1.8GHz Cortex-A55); Adreno 619.
- Memory: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC (uses a shared SIM slot).
- Operating system/software: Android 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India).
- Rear camera: Broad (main): 48MP, f/1.8, PDF; Ultra wide angle: 8MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 1/4″, 1.12µm; Macros: 2MP, f/2.4.
- Front camera: 13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0″.
- Video capture: Rear camera: 1080p@30fps; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
- Drums: 5000mAh; 33W wired, 50% in 22 min (advertised).
- Various: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); Infrared port; 3.5mm jack.
The 5G iteration also has a 48MP primary camera instead of 50MP, giving you 128GB of base storage. Otherwise, it shares the same 120Hz OLED panel, 33W fast charging, 5,000mAh battery with the 4G model and doesn’t give up on the triple combination: FM radio, dedicated microSD card slot and 3.5mm audio jack. 5mm. the middle range.
We dig deeper down the rabbit hole over the next few pages, so we suggest you read on to find out how the supposedly more power-efficient Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset stacks up against the Snapdragon 685 in terms of performance and endurance.
Unboxing of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
The device comes in a standard box containing all the normal user manuals, a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer, as well as the appropriate 33W charging brick.
There’s also a bonus clear silicone case in the box to get you started.
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