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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery

6.5 NeoScore #1267 of 6247

Launched November 2022

Overview

NeoScore

6.5

#1267 of 6247

Design & display
6.8
Performance & hardware
6.6
Camera
7.5
Connectivity
6.6
Battery & charging
5.2

Strengths

  • Its 200 MP resolution is among the highest in phones launched around the same time.
  • Its 1/1.4″ sensor and f/1.7 aperture are among the best of their time.
  • Its 210 W fast charging is among the fastest of its time.

Weak points

  • Its 4300 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time.
  • At 207.5 g, it weighs more than most phones launched around the same time.
Display
6.67″OLED1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
Design
207.5 g76 mm162.9 mm9 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 1080Octa-Core8 GB RAM256 GB
Battery
4,300 mAh210 W
Cameras
200 Mpx · f/1.78 Mpx · f/1.92 Mpxselfie 16 Mpx
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 12

Editorial report

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery technical sheet

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery suits buyers who put camera specifications and fast charging first. Its 4300 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time, while 210 W fast charging is among the fastest of its time. At 207.5 g, it also weighs more than most phones from that period.

The 200 MP camera resolution is among the highest in phones launched around the same time. Its 1/1.4″ sensor and f/1.7 aperture are also among the best for those specifications. Optical image stabilization is included, alongside an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro camera. Video recording reaches 4K at 30 fps, and slow motion reaches 960 fps.

The camera and performance hardware stand better than most phones launched around the same time. The 6.67″ OLED display supports 120 Hz, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; its refresh rate and pixel density are typical for its time. Storage is 256 GB and cannot be expanded. The display covers 86.8% of the front, more than on most phones of its time.

The Redmi Note 12 Discovery earns a NeoScore of 6.5. It is a fit for buyers seeking very high camera resolution and 210 W wired charging who can accept a lower-capacity battery and a relatively heavy phone.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.5 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / China

Design & display

6.8

Display Technology OLED
8.5
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 395 ppi
8.3
Peak Display Brightness 900 nits
7.3
Display Features Dolby Vision, HDR10+
4.0
Weight 207.5 g
5.3
Resistance Features IP53
2.0
Usable Surface 86.8 %
8.5
Body Thickness 9 mm
6.0

Performance & hardware

6.6

RAM Capacity 8 GB
7.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.6 GHz
6.5

Camera

7.5

Sensor Size 1/1.4″
7.9
Aperture f/1.7
8.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Resolution 200 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features HDR, Panorama
0.0

Connectivity

6.6

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
9.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

5.2

Battery Capacity 4,300 mAh
6.8
Fast Charge Power 210 W
10.0
Battery Features Fast Charging
0.0

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Design & display
6.83
Performance & hardware
6.58
Camera
7.46
Connectivity
6.63
Battery & charging
5.21
NeoScore rank
#1267 / 6247

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 1080
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
RAM Capacity
8 GB
Expandable Storage
No

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Thickness
9 mm
Body Width
76 mm
Body Height
162.9 mm
Weight
207.5 g
Usable Surface
86.8 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP53
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,300 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
210 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
OLED
Peak Display Brightness
900 nits
Display Diagonal
6.67″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
395 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Dolby Vision, HDR10+
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 12
OS Family
Android
OS Version
12

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio

Technical

Model numbers
22101316UP

Redmi Note 12 Discovery

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
200 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/1.4″
Pixel Size
0.56 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 960 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Sensor
Resolution
200 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/1.4″
Pixel Size
0.56 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 960 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.7
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual-Tone LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
HDR, Panorama
2

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/1.9
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/1.9
3

Rear Macro Camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
4

Front Camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3.06″
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Features
Camera Features
HDR

Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
China
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
China

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