Launch report · Xiaomi
Redmi Note 12: The volume budget champ — AMOLED 120 Hz under $200.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2023·$199·Score 64/100
Redmi Note 12 brought AMOLED + 120 Hz to the sub-$200 tier. Performance is the trade for an otherwise unbeatable spec list at the price.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 685
Memory
4 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.8
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
188 g
What stands out
- AMOLED 120 Hz under $200.
- 5,000 mAh + 33 W.
- Headphone jack + microSD.
- Stereo speakers.
What to watch
- SD685 is slow.
- No 5G on base.
- MIUI ads.
- IP53 only.
The phone it has to beat
Moto G85
$299 · score 74/100