Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R debuts with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

The recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset is finally available on a smartphone in China – the Redmi Note 12R is the first device to launch with the latest mid-range chip. We already knew most of its key specifications as the device was listed in China Mobile’s database last week.
Key specifications of Redmi Note 12T
Aside from a shiny new chipset and some minor camera differences, the Redmi Note 12R shares most of its key specs and design with the recently announced Redmi 12. There’s a 6.79-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, and a punch-hole cutout for the 5MP front camera. On the back there is a 50MP main camera (f/1.8) with a 2MP macro module.
Redmi Note 12R in Midnight Black, Time Blue and Sky Fantasy
The Redmi Note 12R comes with 4/6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage that is expandable via a microSD card slot. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support and runs MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
RAM/storage | Price | in USD (converted) |
4/128 GB | 999 CNY | 140 dollars |
6/128 GB | 1099 CNY | 151 dollars |
8/128 GB | 1499 CNY | 206 dollars |
8/256 GB | 1799 CNY | 248 dollars |
Redmi Note 12R is available in Midnight Black, Time Blue and Sky Fantasy colors. The base 4/128GB package is priced at CNY 999 in China, which translates to $140, although you can get the device for just CNY 99 ($14) on contract. It remains to be seen if Xiaomi will bring the Note 12R outside of China.
Source (in Chinese)
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The recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset is finally available on a smartphone in China – the Redmi Note 12R is the first device to launch with the latest mid-range chip. We already knew most of its key specifications as the device was listed in China Mobile’s database last week.
Key specifications of Redmi Note 12T
Aside from a shiny new chipset and some minor camera differences, the Redmi Note 12R shares most of its key specs and design with the recently announced Redmi 12. There’s a 6.79-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, and a punch-hole cutout for the 5MP front camera. On the back there is a 50MP main camera (f/1.8) with a 2MP macro module.
Redmi Note 12R in Midnight Black, Time Blue and Sky Fantasy
The Redmi Note 12R comes with 4/6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage that is expandable via a microSD card slot. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support and runs MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
RAM/storage
Price
in USD (converted)
4/128 GB
999 CNY
140 dollars
6/128 GB
1099 CNY
151 dollars
8/128 GB
1499 CNY
206 dollars
8/256 GB
1799 CNY
248 dollars
Redmi Note 12R is available in Midnight Black, Time Blue and Sky Fantasy colors. The base 4/128GB package is priced at CNY 999 in China, which translates to $140, although you can get the device for just CNY 99 ($14) on contract. It remains to be seen if Xiaomi will bring the Note 12R outside of China.
Source (in Chinese)
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