Xiaomi Philippines announced that they will launch the Redmi Note 12 Series in the country on April 13, 2023.
The company didn’t mention which ones are coming to the Philippines. There are four possible candidates: Redmi Note 12 4G, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. We’re expecting to see all four, but we’ll find out soon in the coming days.
The Redmi Note 12 features a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a 2400×1080 resolution. The 4G variant is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset with a 50MP main camera and MIUI 14 based on Android 13. It features a more flat edge design.


The 5G variant, on the other hand, has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset with a 48MP main camera and an Android 12-based MIUI 14. This variant also has a slimmer 7.9mm design.
See also: Xiaomi launches the Redmi 12C with 50MP camera in the Philippines
The phones come in 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+128GB models, with a 5000mAh battery and 33W fast charging. It has a side-fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, IP53 certification, and graphite cooling.


In the meantime, the Pro variants feature different cameras and are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has a 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX766, and a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G features a 200MP main camera with a Samsung HPX sensor, and a 4980mAh battery with a blazing 120W fast charging.
We’ll post more details as they come. Stay tuned.
Redmi Note 12 4G Specs
Display | 6.67-inch OLED display, 2400×1080, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits, 240Hz touch sampling rate |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 6nm |
RAM/Storage | 4GB+128GB 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB |
Rear Cameras | 50MP main, Samsung JN 8MP ultra-wide 2MP macro |
Front Camera | 13MP |
Network | 4G LTE, dual SIM |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, IR port |
Others | Side fingerprint scanner, USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP53, graphite cooling |
OS | MIUI 14, Android 13 |
Colors | Onyx Gray, Ice Blue, Mint Green |
Battery | 5000mAh battery, 33W fast charging |
Redmi Note 12 5G Specs
Display | 6.67-inch OLED display, 2400×1080, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits, 240Hz touch sampling rate |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 6nm |
RAM/Storage | 4GB+128GB 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB |
Rear Cameras | 48MP main, Samsung JN 8MP ultra-wide 2MP macro |
Front Camera | 13MP |
Network | 4G LTE, dual SIM |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, IR port |
Others | Side fingerprint scanner, USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP53, graphite cooling |
OS | MIUI 14, Android 12 |
Colors | Onyx Gray, Forest Green, Ice Blue |
Battery | 5000mAh battery, 33W fast charging |
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Specs
Display | 6.67-inch OLED display, 2400×1080, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits, 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+ |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080, 6nm |
RAM/Storage | 6GB+128GB 8GB+128GB 8GB+256GB |
Rear Cameras | 50MP main, Sony IMX766 8MP ultra-wide 2MP macro |
Front Camera | 16MP |
Network | 5G, 4G LTE, dual SIM |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, IR port |
Others | Side fingerprint scanner, USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP53, graphite cooling, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
OS | MIUI 13, Android 12 |
Colors | Stardust Purple, Frosted Blue, Onyx Black |
Battery | 5000mAh battery, 67W fast charging |
Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G Specs
Display | 6.67-inch OLED display, 2400×1080, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1200 nits, 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+ |
Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080, 6nm |
RAM/Storage | 8GB+256GB 12GB+256GB |
Rear Cameras | 200MP main, Samsung HPX 8MP ultra-wide 2MP macro |
Front Camera | 16MP |
Network | 5G, 4G LTE, dual SIM |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, IR port |
Others | Side fingerprint scanner, USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP53, vapor chamber cooling, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
OS | MIUI 13, Android 12 |
Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black |
Battery | 4980mAh battery, 120W fast charging |