Redmi Note 12S Said to Enter Production, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Debut: All Details

Redmi Note 12S is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 SoC

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 20 March 2023 13:18 IST

Redmi Note 12S Said to Enter Production, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Debut: All Details

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Redmi Note 12 5G series launched in India earlier this year

Highlights

Redmi 12 series is set to launch globally on March 23
It comprises the Redmi Note 12 5G, Note 12 Pro 5G, and Note 12 Pro+ 5G
The series may include the Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi Note 12S models

Redmi Note 12 series is set to launch globally in the coming days. The phones, which are already available in China and India, will debut in international markets on March 23. While the Redmi Note 12 series in the Chinese and Indian markets includes three models — the Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G — the company is anticipated to introduce two more smartphone models in international markets — the Redmi Note 12 4G and Redmi Note 12S. A tipster has now claimed that production of the Redmi Note 12S has started in several European and Eurasian regions.

Tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) has leaked details of the purported Redmi Note 12S, stating that the handset manufacturer has started mass production of the upcoming smartphone in several European and Eurasian regions. Sharma adds that the model can be expected to launch within the next few months, which corroborates the timelines suggested in previous leaks.

Last week, a new Redmi model with the model number 2303CRA44A was spotted on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. This handset is speculated to be the Redmi 12S device, and tipster Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz) had previously suggested that the model was in works and Xiaomi would likely release it soon with sales beginning mid-May. The FCC listing suggested that the model will feature 67W fast charging support.

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According to a 91 Mobiles report the Redmi Note 12S is expected to sport a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. The report added that the device is likely to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, alongside up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB storage. The smartphone is expected to run on Android 12-based MIUI 14.

For optics, the Redmi Note 12S is also said to feature a 108-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary lens and a 2-megapixel lens in its triple rear camera setup along with a 16-megapixel front camera. In terms of battery capacity, the purported Redmi device is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging and a USB Type-C charging port.

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Redmi Note 12 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Vivid 120Hz AMOLED display
IP53 rating
Reliable battery life with relatively fast charging

Bad
Cameras are underwhelming
Still on Android 12, plenty of bloatware
Not good for fast-paced games
No stereo speakers

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G review

Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB, 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.60-inch

Front Camera Unspecified

Rear Camera Unspecified

RAM 6GB, 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4980mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent camera performance
Premium design, IP53 rating
Quality multimedia experience
Super-fast charging, good battery life
Feature-rich software with minimal bloatware
Capable overall performance

Bad
Much more expensive than its predecessor
Does not ship with Android 13
Haptics could have been better
Ultra-wide camera performance needs improvement

Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G review

Display 6.67-inch

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4980mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2000 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More