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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 2 MP

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

▼Worse than 52% of smartphones
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▲Better than 58%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

25%

5.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

6.4

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

▼Worse than 58%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 92%
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Available versions:
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

25%

5.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

7.2

Display

15%

5.6

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

6.4

Audio

3%

6.0

Design

6.4
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 58% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.5
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor model which is slower than processors in 53.8% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 81.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 53.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.7% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
19.7 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 19.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 89.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone has 1 microphones, which is fewer than in 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the number in 10.4% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.9 mm which is taller than 74.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
76.2 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.2 mm which is wider than 56.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
188 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 188 g which is lighter than 70.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,320 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,320 cm³ which is larger than 64.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (117 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    117 vs 99.5
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (4500000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    4,500,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 12.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.03 vs 8).
    9.03 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 36.8% cheaper
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£190 vs £260).
    £190 vs £260
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (4500000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    4,500,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (117 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    117 vs 99.5
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 4.2% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (188 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    188 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 38.4% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (19.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    19.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • Lower GSMArena battery life score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery life score than the average smartphone (10:58 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s). The average smartphone scores 13:30 hour/s.
    10:58 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 79.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (641 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    641 vs 3,115
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 79.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (641 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    641 vs 3,115
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 13.2% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (825 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    825 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 74.9% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (308 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    308 vs 1,226
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 10.7% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (841 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    841 vs 942
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 50% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • 38.4% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (19.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    19.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 187.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (706 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    706 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Lower GSMArena battery life score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery life score than the average smartphone (10:58 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s). The average smartphone scores 13:30 hour/s.
    10:58 hour/s vs 13:30 hour/s
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 2.3 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2024

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Miles Ahead
≈ estimated
16/12/2023
Full review · camera, battery and software tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is not perfect, but it is a strong budget phone with only minor drawbacks.
9.0
TechwithUsama
≈ estimated
10/08/2023
Hands-on review · display, performance, battery and software
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is an excellent-value budget phone for anyone who wants good performance for little money.
8.0
Grant Hinds
≈ estimated
08/08/2023
Hands-on review · compared with Samsung Galaxy A53
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 offers good value for money as a powerful, affordable phone for people on a budget.
9.0
Jacqie
≈ estimated
29/05/2023
Hands-on review · a few days of use, features and battery
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is a balanced budget phone that offers a lot of value for general users, despite minor design quirks.
8.0
Valor Reviews
≈ estimated
14/04/2023
Unboxing and review · charging, camera and gaming tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is a solid device for the price, with great battery life and an AMOLED display.
7.0
GSMArena Official
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Hands-on review · display, battery, performance and camera tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is a budget option worth considering, mainly for its screen and battery life.
9.0
TechMishka
≈ estimated
26/03/2023
Hands-on review · battery, camera and gaming tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is almost the perfect budget pick of 2023, with clear limits in camera and performance.
9.0
Tech Therapy
≈ estimated
24/04/2025
Full review · camera, battery and value tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is a strong budget pick for everyday use, but heavy gamers and camera enthusiasts should look higher.
9.0
TechwithUsama
≈ estimated
31/07/2023
Unboxing and quick review · first impressions and benchmark
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is an excellent phone for its price and a great value, with a full review still to come.
7.0
Techniqued
≈ estimated
03/04/2023
Camera review · sample shots and pixel-level checks
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has a decent camera for its price, with soft macro shots and primary contrast that needs work.
7.0
Techniqued
≈ estimated
14/01/2023
Camera review · photo, night, portrait, video and selfie tests
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has a decent camera for casual shooting, but it is unlikely to impress.
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

M
medium.com
2025
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12: A Worthy Smartphone for Those Who Think Smartphones All Look the Same We could perform a side-by-side comparison of these two ar...
trustedreviews.com
23/03/2023
Hands-on test · Budget phone
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is a budget phone with a bright 120Hz AMOLED screen and a big battery, but its plastic build and modest chip hold it back.
smartzone.de
26/04/2023
Hands-on test · Budget phone
Verdict
The Redmi Note 12 4G is a well-built budget phone with an excellent 120 Hz AMOLED screen, though it lacks a proper always-on display.
futurezone.at
12/04/2023
Hands-on test · Budget phone
Verdict
The Redmi Note 12 4G is a strong budget pick for screen and battery, but its night photos and processor are weak.
digitales-fuer-einsteiger.de
27/06/2024
Hands-on test · Budget phone
Verdict
The Redmi Note 12 5G has a sharp screen and a louder speaker, but feels slower than the 4G model, so the 5G upgrade isn't worth it.
C
cnetfrance.fr
20/04/2023
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G Review: Too Many Visible Compromises
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lesnumeriques.com
16/09/2023
Lab review · Budget phone
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is a budget phone with a good AMOLED screen and decent daytime photos, but its battery disappoints and charging is slow.
frandroid.com
06/12/2023
Hands-on test · Budget phone
Verdict
The Redmi Note 12 5G is a budget phone with a bright 120 Hz OLED screen, but its battery barely lasts a day.
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leclaireur.fnac.com
26/05/2023
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G Lab Test: A Solid Mid-Range Compromise
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laurentwillen.nl
15/04/2023
Lab test · Budget phone
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is a Redmi Note 11 with minor changes, good for everyday use with a strong screen and battery, but weak in low light.
andreagaleazzi.com
23/03/2023
Hands-on review · Budget phone
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G is a best-value budget phone with a strong display, long battery life and smooth performance, though its software looks dated.
laurentwillen.nl
15/04/2023
Lab test · Budget phone
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is a Redmi Note 11 with minor changes, good for everyday use with a strong screen and battery, but weak in low light.
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itdaily.be
19/01/2024
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ review: vivid and sharp
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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB + 256GB, 4G version) features a large 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, offering vibrant and smooth visuals with a 1200-nit peak brightness. It is powered by the efficient Snapdragon 685 (6nm) processor and boasts a sizable 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. The camera setup includes a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens, along with a 13MP front camera for clear selfies. Pros include the impressive high-refresh-rate AMOLED screen, long battery life, decent daylight camera performance, and an IP53 rating for dust and splash resistance. Potential drawbacks include a slower processor compared to some competitors in the same price range, a disappointing 2MP macro lens, and the lack of stereo speakers.

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