Redmi 12

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Redmi 12: a simple, budget-friendly smartphone family

Redmi 12 covers two main variants: the 4G Redmi 12 and the 5G Redmi 12 5G. In China, the 5G model is sold as the Redmi Note 12R, and overseas it’s known as the Poco M6 Pro 5G. The 4G model was announced on June 15, 2023, and the 5G version followed on August 1, 2023.

Design and display
- Front and back use Gorilla Glass; frame is plastic.
- Large 6.79-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate.
- 3.5mm headphone jack and infrared blaster included.
- Colors vary by market: global (Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver); India (Jade Black, Pastel Blue, Polar Silver); China (Star Rock Gray, Ice Porcelain White); Note 12R and Poco-branded versions have their own color options.

Performance and storage
- 4G Redmi 12: MediaTek Helio G88 octa‑core.
- 5G models (Redmi 12 5G/Note 12R/Poco M6 Pro 5G): Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 octa‑core.
- RAM options: 4, 6, or 8 GB.
- Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB for most models; Redmi 12R has 128 GB in some regions.
- microSD up to 1 TB supported on most variants.

Cameras
- 4G Redmi 12: Triple rear camera — 50 MP main, 8 MP ultrawide, 2 MP depth; 8 MP front.
- 5G variants: Dual rear camera — 50 MP main and 2 MP depth; front camera varies by market (global 5 MP; India 8 MP).
- Video: up to 1080p at 30 fps on all models.

Battery and charging
- 5000 mAh battery.
- 18 W fast charging.

Software
- Launched with Android 13 and MIUI 14.
- Updated later to Xiaomi HyperOS 2, based on Android 15.

Who it’s for
- A solid choice if you want a big-screen, long-lasting battery and 5G in a budget package.
- Options and colors differ by region, with branding changing in China and India.

Summary
Redmi 12 and its 5G brothers offer large displays, generous battery life, flexible storage, and 4G/5G options at an affordable price, with different regional variants and color choices to suit local markets.