Xiaomi Redmi Note 12s
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₨ 69,999
- Released 2023, April 26 · 188 g
- OS Android 13
- Display 6.43"
- Camera Triple Camera
- RAM 64/128/256GB
- Battery 5000mAh
PROS
- 1 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness
- 2 108MP main camera with PDAF
- 3 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging
- 4 microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers
- 5 NFC and an infrared port
CONS
- 1 No 5G support
- 2 Android 13 is old (launched April 2023)
- 3 The 2MP macro lens adds little
- 4 No 4K video recording
- 5 Same Helio G96 chip as the older Redmi Note 11s
Specification
Network
| Technology The mobile network technology the phone uses, such as GSM, HSPA or LTE. It determines which types of networks the phone can connect to. | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Body
| Dimensions The height, width and thickness of the phone, usually measured in millimetres. Smaller dimensions generally make a phone easier to hold. | 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight How heavy the phone is, measured in grams. A lower weight generally makes a phone more comfortable to hold for long periods. | 188 g |
| SIM The SIM card type and number the phone accepts, such as Nano-SIM or dual SIM. It determines how many mobile connections can be used. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Others Additional specifications that do not fit the other categories. This lists any remaining relevant details about the phone. | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
Display
| Type The kind of display panel used in the phone. Different panel types affect colour, contrast and power use. | AMOLED |
| Size The diagonal size of the display, measured in inches from corner to corner. | 6.43 inches |
| Resolution The number of pixels in the display, shown as width by height. Higher resolution generally means a sharper image. | 1080 x 2400 pixels (~409 ppi) |
| Protection Protection applied to the display or body, such as strengthened glass or water and dust resistance ratings. | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | 90Hz, 1000 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OS The operating system software that runs the phone and its apps. Its version affects features, security and app compatibility. | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset The main processor platform that powers the device. It controls performance, power efficiency and supported features. | MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm) |
| CPU The central processing unit that runs apps and tasks. More cores and higher clock speeds generally mean faster performance. | Octa-core (2x 2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU The graphics processing unit that handles images, video and games. A more capable GPU generally gives smoother graphics and gaming. | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Card slot A special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory (or in the past these slots have been used to add some missing features such as Wi-Fi connectivity). Memory cards have different capacities and are used to store and transfer files between compatible devices. There are several types of memory cards. The most popular and frequently used by mobile phone manufacturers is microSD; however, up until recently Sony Ericsson exclusively used the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card type developed by Sony. | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal Storage The built-in storage space for apps, photos and files, measured in gigabytes. More storage lets you keep more content on the phone. | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) |
| RAM The memory the phone uses to run apps and keep them open in the background, measured in gigabytes. More RAM generally helps multitasking run smoothly. | 6GB / 8GB |
Camera
| Triple A camera is a device that captures light and processes it into an image. It does this through a lens, which focuses the light onto a light-sensitive surface where a picture is formed. This could be film in traditional cameras or an electronic sensor in digital cameras. | 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118° (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video The meaning of VIDEO CAMERA is a camera that records video and usually audio | Video: 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera The front-facing camera used for self-portraits and video calls. Higher megapixels can give more detail, along with features such as autofocus or flash. | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
More
| Loudspeaker The built-in speaker used for calls on speakerphone, music and videos. It states whether the phone has one and its type, such as stereo speakers. | Stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack A round headphone port for wired headphones and audio accessories. If present, wired audio can be used without an adapter. | Yes |
| WLAN The Wi-Fi standards the phone supports for wireless internet. Newer standards generally offer faster speeds and better connections. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth A short-range wireless technology for connecting accessories such as headphones and speakers. A newer version generally offers better range, speed and power efficiency. | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS Satellite positioning used to find the phone location for maps and navigation. Support for more satellite systems can improve accuracy. | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless feature for contactless payments and quick pairing. It works only over very short distances. | Yes |
| FM radio Mobile phones that support FM radio have a dedicated FM radio receiver chip. This chip is responsible for receiving FM radio signals and converting them into audio signals that can be played through the phone's speakers or headphones. | No |
| USB The USB port used for charging and data transfer. Newer USB versions generally offer faster transfer speeds and a reversible connector. | Type-C 2.0 |
| Infrared port An infrared (IR) port is a port on an electronic device that sends and receives data using infrared light. IR ports were commonly used in wireless devices to allow for fast communication with other devices, such as base stations. IR ports work by allowing two devices to face each other and share data using infrared rays within a range of 10 meters. | |
| Sensors Built-in sensors that detect motion, light, position and other conditions. They enable features such as auto-rotation, face unlock and navigation. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, virtual proximity sensing |
| Battery Type The kind of battery used in the phone and whether it can be removed. It describes the battery technology and form. | Li-Po |
| Battery Capacity The size of the battery, measured in milliamp-hours (mAh). A higher capacity usually means longer use between charges. | 5000 mAh |
| Charging How the battery is charged, including wired and wireless charging speeds in watts. Higher wattage usually means faster charging. | 33W wired charging (100% in 61 min advertised), PD 3.0 |
| Made by The company that makes the device. It names the manufacturer responsible for the phone. | Xiaomi |
| Color The color options in which the phone is available. Color choice does not affect performance or features. | Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green |
| Models The specific model numbers or variants of the phone sold in different regions. Different models may vary in bands or storage. | 23030RAC7Y |
Disclaimer
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| Model | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12s |
| Price | Rs. 69,999 |
| Display | 6.43″ AMOLED, 90Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| RAM | 8GB |
| ROM | 256GB |
| Released | 26 April 2023 |
Design and Display
- The Redmi Note 12s has a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1000 nits peak brightness, 1080 x 2400 pixels (about 409 ppi) and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
- A centre punch-hole at the top houses the 16MP front camera.
- It measures 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm and weighs 188 g, and is IP53 dust and splash resistant.
- It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Colours: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green.
Performance
- MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm) — 2x 2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55, with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.
- 6GB / 8GB RAM and 64GB / 128GB / 256GB storage (UFS 2.2), plus a microSDXC card slot (uses the shared SIM slot).
- Android 13 with MIUI 14.
- The Helio G96 is a 4G-only chip — there is no 5G on this phone. It is the same chip as the Redmi Note 11s, the 12s’s predecessor.
Camera
- Main: 108MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97″, 0.7µm, PDAF — the phone’s real camera.
- Ultrawide: 8MP, f/2.2, 118°.
- Macro: 2MP, f/2.4.
- Selfie: 16MP, f/2.4, (wide).
- Video: 1080p@30fps (main and selfie).
Battery and Charging
- 5000mAh Li-Po battery.
- 33W wired charging — 100% in 61 minutes (advertised), with Power Delivery 3.0.
- USB Type-C 2.0 port.
Software
- Android 13 with MIUI 14.
- The phone launched with Android 13 in April 2023 — it is an older software base.
Price in Pakistan
- The Redmi Note 12s launched in Pakistan in April 2023 and is expected in Pakistan at Rs. 69,999.
- mymobile lists the 8GB + 256GB model at Rs. 69,499 (range top Rs. 74,999 in its meta, un-attributed to a variant). The field price is mymobile’s 69,499 rounded up to Rs. 69,999.
- The MobileDokan Unofficial row (BDT 23,000, about Rs. 51,999) is a stale Bangladesh import price from a page last updated in January 2024 and is not used — it sits 1.34× below the live Pakistan listing.
Buying in Pakistan
- Check the IMEI and exact model number (23030RAC7Y) before paying.
- Confirm the warranty (official Xiaomi Pakistan warranty vs shop warranty).
- Confirm PTA status via DIRBS (mymobile lists the phone as PTA Approved).
- Make sure the phone is the Note 12s (Helio G96, 108MP camera, 16MP selfie) and not the Note 11s (same chip and camera, older phone) or the Note 12 (Snapdragon, 48MP/50MP camera).
Final Verdict: A 108MP camera phone at Rs. 69,999 — good value, old software
- The Note 12s’s 108MP main camera, 90Hz AMOLED display and 5000mAh battery with 33W charging are a fair package at Rs. 69,999.
- Its weakest points are the Android 13 software base and the Helio G96 chip, which is the same as the older Note 11s.
- At the MobileDokan conversion (51,999) it would be a bargain — but that is a stale Bangladesh figure, not a live Pakistan price.
