Commenting on the launch of the two new Redmi devices, Sneha Tainwala, Xiaomi India’s director of smartphones and tablets business said, “Our aim is to bring innovation to everyone fueling democratization of smartphone adoption in the country. Through our journey, all our efforts have been focused on strengthening the entry-level and mid-level segments by offering the best specs at honest pricing.”
Redmi Note 12 4G: Price availability and offers
Redmi Note 12 4G will be available for Rs 14,999 for 6GB + 64GB and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB +128GB variant. For ICICI Bank card holders, an introductory offer of flat Rs 1000 off is available, taking the effective pricing to Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,999, respectively.
The brand is also giving an additional discount of Rs 1500 on both variants – INR 13,499 for the 6GB + 64GB variant and INR 15,499 for the 6GB + 128GB variant. The device will be available across Mi.com, Flipkart, Mi Home and Mi Studio, and authorized retail partners starting 6th April, 12 noon.
Additionally, Xiaomi has also announced a new variant of Redmi Note 12 5G. The new variant will come with 8GB RAM with an additional 5GB virtual RAM extension option, taking the RAM up to 13 GB. This variant will also offer a bigger 256GB storage. Redmi Note 12 will be available in three colour options — Lunar black, Ice Blue and Sunrise Gold.
The device has been made available at a pricing of Rs 21,999 with an additional Rs 1000 off for ICICI Bank card holders, taking effective pricing to Rs 20,999. Existing Xiaomi and Redmi users can exchange their devices with an exchange bonus of Rs 1500, which will bring the price of the device down to Rs 20,499. This device will also be available starting April 6 from 12 pm onwards.
Redmi Note 12 4G: Key specs and features
Redmi Note 12 4G comes in a sleek design and measures 7.8mm in thickness and weighs 186g. The smartphone sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits of peak brightness and 100% DCI-P3 support.
This is the world’s first smartphone to feature the latest Snapdragon 685 SoC. The octa-core chipset is based on 6nm architecture and has a clock speed of up to 2.8 GHz. The device also comes with up to 11GB RAM which includes 5GB of virtual RAM.
For optics the Redmi Note 12 houses a triple rear camera setup which includes — a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro unit. The smartphone also features a 13MP front shooter for selfies and video calls.
Redmi Note 12 runs MIUI 14 which is based on the Android 13 operating system out of the box. The smartphone packs a 5000mAh battery unit that supports 33W fast charging.
The Note 12 4G model also comes with an IP53 splash and dust resistance rating and is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. For connectivity, it features a 3.5mm headphone jack and IR blaster.
