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Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Released Mar 23, 2023$199 launch pricePhone

The 4G Note that sold everywhere 5G didn't matter: a 120Hz AMOLED and 33W charging around a Snapdragon 685. Slow chip, superb screen for the money - the classic Redmi trade.

Pros

  • 120Hz AMOLED at a bargain price
  • Solid 5000mAh battery life
  • 33W charger in the box
  • Headphone jack retained

Cons

  • Snapdragon 685 is slow for 2023
  • 1080p video capture ceiling
  • No 5G
35.6Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance26.2
Display46.9
Camera30.1
Battery47.8
Features28

Performance uses the published results of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Display

Screen size
6.67 ″
Panel type
AMOLED
Resolution
2400x1080
Pixel density
395 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,200 nits

Performance

RAM (max)
8 GB
Storage options
128GB / 256GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Ultra-wide
8 MP
Max video
1080p@30fps
Front camera
13 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
33 W

Design

Weight
184 g
Thickness
7.9 mm
IP rating
IP53
Frame material
Plastic

Connectivity

5G
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.1
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge
2 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
No
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the Redmi Note 12 (4G) good in 2026?

The Redmi Note 12 (4G) earns an Inno Score of 35.6/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The 4G Note that sold everywhere 5G didn't matter: a 120Hz AMOLED and 33W charging around a Snapdragon 685. Slow chip, superb screen for the money - the classic Redmi trade.

What are the key specs of the Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Chipset: Snapdragon 685 · Screen size: 6.67 ″ · Capacity: 5,000 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Redmi Note 12 (4G)?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are itel A95 5G, OPPO A3x 5G, OPPO A5i Pro — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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