Well yes, after a long wait, we finally have with us the new generation of the Redmi Note 12, some devices that bring interesting changes compared to the Redmi Note 11 from last year, Especially when it comes to design and price.
In this post we are going to review What are the main differences between the new models? commenting on which have been the ones that have been renewed since, unfortunately, we do not have exactly the same equivalent mobiles compared to those of last year, so it does not hurt to shed some light on the chaotic catalog of Xiaomi smartphones.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
And we are going to start strong, since we have to talk about the most powerful Redmi Notes in the catalog, that is, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. In this case, you must take into account that some things have been improved but the concept remains the sameand that is to offer the most in a mid-range populated with options.
Regarding the design, all the new generation of the Note 12 are quite similar And they’ve changed the rear end a lot from last year, but the rest is pretty much the same on all of them.
In what we do appreciate an obvious leap is in the processor, since the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G equips the new MediaTek Dimensity 1080, a clearly more powerful chip than the Mediatek Dimensity 920 of the Note 11 Pro+ 5G, something that also happens in the chambers, where that new 200 MP sensor makes all the difference.
As you can see, the changes are not too striking in general terms, but the most important thing is that there is a difference of 100 euros between the twoSince the new Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G starts at 499 euros compared to the 399 euros from which its previous generation started.
redmi note 12 pro+ 5g |
Redmi note 11 pro+ 5g |
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
162.9 x 76 x 8.98mm 210.5 grams |
163.65 x 76.19 x 8.34mm |
SCREEN |
6.67″ Vivid AMOLED 120hz FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) DCI-P3, 900 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision compatible Coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
6.67″ AMOLED |
PROCESSOR |
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Mali-G68 GPU |
Mediatek Dimensity 920 |
RAM |
8GB LPDDR4X |
6/8GB LPDDR4x |
STORAGE |
256GB UFS 2.2 |
128 / 256 GB UFS 2.2 |
REAR CAMERAS |
200MP f/1.65, OIS Ultra Wide 8MP f/2.2, 119° FOV Telemacro 2MP f/2.4 |
108 MP f/1.89, 6P, 1/1.52-inch lens |
FRONT CAMERA |
16MP f/2.45 |
16MP f/2.4 |
BATTERY |
5,000mAh 120 W fast charging (Charger included) |
4,500mAh |
OPERATING SYSTEM |
MIUI 14 based on Android 12 |
MIUI 14 based on Android 13 |
CONNECTIVITY |
5G SIM + Dual SIM or Micro SD Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GPS nfc 3.5mm Jack infrared usb type c |
5G |
OTHERS |
double stereo speaker Dolby Atmos support IP53 resistance Fingerprint sensor on the side Facial recognition |
Double stereo speaker signed by JBL |
PRICE |
From €499.99 |
From €399.99 |
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Something very similar has happened with the Pro 5G models of both generations, although it is true that here the price differences are practically non-existentsince they barely separate about 30 euros at the time of its launch.
And the changes are more or less the same again, that is, the design is renewed based on the aesthetics that we see in the entire Redmi Note 12 family, the processor makes the leap to the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 And, without a doubt, the best news comes from the main camera sensor, since Xiaomi has decided to mount the 50 MP Sony IMX766 in the new Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.
Therefore, in this specific model, it is interesting to see how Xiaomi has managed to improve two key aspects without hardly affecting the final price of the product, a movement that we do not usually see on a regular basis but that on this occasion we are going to be able to enjoy it.
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5g |
redmi note 11 pro 5G |
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
162.9×76×7.9mm 187 grams |
164.1 x 76.1 x 8.12mm |
SCREEN |
6.67″ Vivid AMOLED 120hz FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) DCI-P3, 900 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision compatible Coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
6.67″ AMOLED |
PROCESSOR |
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Mali-G68 GPU |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
RAM |
6/8GB LPDDR4X |
6/8GB LPDDR4X |
STORAGE |
128 / 256 GB UFS 2.2 |
64 / 128 GB UFS 2.2 |
REAR CAMERAS |
50MP, Sony IMX766, f/1.88, OIS Ultra Wide 8MP f/2.2, 119° FOV Telemacro 2MP f/2.4 |
108 MP f/1.9, Samsung HM2, 1/1.52-inch |
FRONT CAMERA |
16MP f/2.45 |
16MP, f/2.4 |
BATTERY |
5,000mAh |
5,000mAh |
OPERATING SYSTEM |
MIUI 14 based on Android 12 |
MIUI 14 based on Android 13 |
CONNECTIVITY |
5G SIM + Dual SIM or Micro SD Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 GPS nfc 3.5mm jack infrared usb type c |
5G |
OTHERS |
double stereo speaker Dolby Atmos support IP53 resistance Fingerprint sensor on the side Facial recognition |
double stereo speaker |
PRICE |
From €399.99 |
From 369.99 euros |
Redmi Note 12 vs. Redmi Note 11
Without a doubt, it is in this new Redmi Note 12 where we are going to find a greater leap compared to its previous generation, and that taking into account that its price has only been increased by 30 euros. In fact, they are not very similar to each other, from their aesthetics to their internal hardware, the revolution is total.
For example, the screen has grown to 6.67 inches, now has a 120 Hz refresh rate and even reaches a maximum brightness of up to 1,200 nits, simply spectacular. In addition to this, we also see a leap in its processor, now integrating the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, which continues to be accompanied by a brutal 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging of up to 33W.
Otherwise, everything is pretty much intact so, In the event that you liked the Redmi Note 11, surely you will like this Redmi Note 12 even more. As has happened with the Pro 5G models, we believe that the leap in this model has been evident, and it is undoubtedly one of the most recommended of the entire new Redmi Note 12 family.
REDMI NOTE 12 |
redmi note 11 |
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
165.66 x 75.96 x 7.85mm 183.5 grams |
159.87 x 73.87 x 8.09mm |
SCREEN |
6.67″ AMOLED DotDisplay 120hz FHD+ (2400 × 1080 pixels) 4,500,000:1 contrast, 1,200 nits peak brightness Coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
6.43″ with 90Hz refresh rate (180Hz sampling) |
PROCESSOR |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (up to 2.8GHz) Adreno 610 GPU |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
RAM |
4GB LPDDR4X |
4/6GB LPDDR4x |
STORAGE |
64 / 128 GB UFS 2.2 Expandable via Micro SD up to 1 TB |
64/128 GB UFS 2.2 |
REAR CAMERA |
Main sensor 50 MP, f/1.8 8 MP Ultra Wide Angle, f/2.2, FOV 118° 2MP macro sensor, f/2.4 |
50-megapixel f/1.8 main sensor |
FRONTAL CAMERA |
13MP, f/2.45 |
13 megapixel f/2.4 |
BATTERY |
5,000mAh 33 W fast charging (charger included) |
5,000mAh |
OPERATING SYSTEM |
MIUI 14 + Android 13 |
MIUI 13 based on Android 11 |
CONNECTIVITY |
Dual SIM + micro SD Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5GHz Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, Beidou and GLONASS nfc infrared usb type c 3.5mm jack |
Dual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 |
OTHERS |
Fingerprint reader on the side button and facial recognition IP53 resistance Three colors available: Onyx Grey, Mint Green, Ice Blue |
IP53 certification |
PRICE |
From €229.99 |
From €199.99 |
Redmi Note 12 5G, the new one in the class
And we finish this review of the new Redmi smartphones talking about a device that has no equivalent in the Redmi Note 11. We are talking about the new Redmi Note 12 5G, a device quite similar to the Redmi Note 12 that we just told you about but, in this case, with the feature of equipping 5G connectivity.
In addition to that, also we find a 48 MP main camera sensorQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor and a price that grows to 279 euros, 50 euros extra compared to its 4G variant and that you will have to assess when buying one or the other, since the differences are practically non-existent between the two.
REDMI NOTE 12 5G |
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
165.88 x 76.21 x 7.98mm |
SCREEN |
6.67″ AMOLED DotDisplay Coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
PROCESSOR |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (up to 2.0GHz) |
RAM |
4/6GB LPDDR4X |
STORAGE |
128GB UFS 2.2 Expandable via Micro SD up to 1 TB |
REAR CAMERA |
Main sensor 48 MP, f/1.8 8 MP Ultra Wide Angle, f/2.2, FOV 118° |
FRONTAL CAMERA |
13MP, f/2.45 |
BATTERY |
5,000mAh |
OPERATING SYSTEM |
MIUI 14 + Android 12 |
CONNECTIVITY |
Dual SIM 5G + micro SD |
OTHERS |
Fingerprint reader on the side button and facial recognition IP53 resistance |
PRICE |
From €279.99 |
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