Redmi Note 12 is a line of Android-based SMARTPHONES as part of
the Redmi Note series by XIAOMI.

Xiaomi announced the first four phones in Redmi Note 12 series on 27 October 2022 the Redmi Note 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro+ and 12 Explorer Edition. The Note 12 Speed Edition then arrived in late December.

Despite the names being so similar, there are some key differences between them, reflected in the price variety. The Redmi Note 12 series includes a basic budget smartphone, premium mid-ranger etc.

In any case, a couple of these Redmi Note 12 variants have been released in the Nigerian market. Here's all you need to know about every one of them.

Redmi Note 12

The Note 12 is a basic budget phone, but it doesn’t look bad by any means. It’s also the least like the other phones in the series though, and the only model to have differences between its Chinese and European/Indian models, however these varieties are basically restricted to the cameras.

Key features:

Display:AMOLED, 6.67in, FHD 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Soc: Snapdragon 685 (4G)/Snapdragon  4 Gen 1(5G)
GPU: Adreno 610/ 619
Camera:50 MP(main), 8 MP, (ultrawide), 2 MP,(macro)/48 MP,(main),
8 MP, (ultrawide), 2 MP, (macro)
13 MP, selfie/8mp(china)
Battery:5000 mAh, 33w
Price:₦117,000 - ₦135,000

Redmi note 12S

The Redmi note 12S is another brand on the redmi12 series running a Mediatek chipset and doesn't support 5G

Display:AMOLED, 6.43in, FHD, 90Hz, 1000 nits
Soc: MediaTek Helio G96
GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
Camera:108 MP(main), 8 MP, (ultrawide), 2 MP macro,16MP, selfie
Battery:5000 mAh, 33w
Price:₦184,485(ram/rom 8/ 256)

Redmi note 12 pro 4G

Another addition to the Pro, only it is limited to 4G connectivity. Equipped with the same Snapdragon 732G on its predecessor Redmi note 10 pro.

Display:AMOLED, 120Hz,FHD,1100 nits,6.67 inches
Soc:Snapdragon 732G
GPU:Adreno 618
Camera:108Mp, main camera with OIS
8Mp ultrawide
2Mp macro
2Mp depth
16Mp selfie camera
Battery:5000mAh,67W
Price:₦168,000 - ₦209,000


Redmi note 12 pro

The Pro is second main phone in the series, and the most basic of the Pro variants.

Display:OLED, 120Hz,FHD,900 nits,6.67 inches
Soc:MediaTek Dimensity 1080
GPU:Mali-G68 MC4
Camera:50Mp, main camera with OIS
8Mp ultrawide
2Mp macro
16Mp selfie camera
Battery:5000mAh,67W
Price:₦185,000 - ₦209,626

Redmi note 12 pro+

The Pro+ doesn’t have much changes. Performance is the same as the pro, with the exception that RAM is only available in 8 or 12GB, with storage locked to 256GB.

The battery is the same as the Pro, but charging is a bit faster at 120W.


Display:OLED, 6.67in 120Hz,FHD,900nits
Soc:Mediatek MT6877V Dimensity 1080
GPU:Mali-G68 MC4
Camera:200Mp, main camera with OIS
8Mp ultrawide
2Mp macro
16Mp selfie camera
Battery:5000mah,120W
Price:₦277,000 - ₦370,000

Redmi note 12 Discovery(explorer)

The China-only Explorer Edition is almost similar to the Pro+, but with two key changes.

It features a significantly smaller 4300mAh battery, so won’t last as long.

But comes with a very fast 210W wired charging support, one of the fastest you’ll find.

Display:OLED,6.67in 120Hz,FHD,900nits
Soc:MediaTek Dimensity 1080
GPU:Mali-G68 MC4
Camera:200Mp, main camera with OIS
8Mp ultrawide
2Mp macro
16Mp selfie camera
Battery:4300mAh, 210W
Price:$330 - $380 (roughly ₦170,359 -₦175,438)

Redmi note 12 Speed

The name proposes everything no doubt revolves around quick charging, it's a long way from the quickest in the reach. it’s powered by the Snapdragon 778G instead of a MediaTek chip.

Display:OLED,120Hz,500 nits,6.67in,FHD
Soc:Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
GPU:Adreno 642L
Camera:108Mp, main camera
8Mp ultrawide
2Mp macro
16Mp selfie camera
Battery:5000mAh,67W
Price:$299 (8/256)

Redmi note 12 Turbo

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo as a flagship, is an exciting new addition to the Redmi Note series. This smartphone boasts impressive features and specifications.it will also come with the special Harry Potter Edition with the camera, and Harry Potter logo as well as a customized box with a custom back cover.

Display:OLED, 120Hz,1000 nit,FHD,6.67in
Soc:Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
GPU:Adreno 725
Camera:64Mp main camera
8Mp ultrawide
2Mp macro
16Mp selfie camera
Battery:5000mAh,67W
Price:$335 - $379

Redmi note 12T Pro

The Redmi Note 12T Pro is the latest addition to the popular Redmi series of smartphones from Xiaomi.

Display:IPS LCD FHD,6.6in,144Hz,650 nits
Soc:Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
GPU:Mali-G610 MC6
Camera:64mp main,
8 MP, 120˚, (ultrawide)
2 MP, macro,16mp selfie
Battery:5080 mAh,67W
Price:$289 -$329

Redmi note 12R Pro 5G

Another release to the Redmi note 12 series that is yet to be announced. Rocking a dual camera, and may likely be the last in is line.
(Rumored)
Display:AMOLED, 6.67in, FHD, 120Hz, 1200 nits
Soc: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
GPU: Adreno 619
Camera:48 MP(main),2 MP macro,16MP, selfie
Battery:5000 mAh, 33w
Price:to be announced

The Redmi note 12 series is a sure upgrade to the previous Redmi series, no doubt. But with these recent numerous release's of a particular series from Xiaomi it gets a little complicated for their customers and users.

With this constant rebranding they might be delay in software updates, cause of these many release's which Xiaomi might find it hard to cope with.

My opinion Xiaomi should go back to their original revamp of the Redmi a, Redmi, note. Note pro etc. These newly rebranding is unnecessary. Still on still Xiaomi is still a leading smartphone brand in the smartphone market when it comes to quality and affordability.