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- Blue
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- 3 colours
Xiaomi
8 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched April 2023
Overview
NeoScore
5.9
#1841 of 6247
- Design & display
- 7.0
- Performance & hardware
- 4.7
- Camera
- 5.7
- Connectivity
- 5.9
- Battery & charging
- 6.4
Strengths
- The display's 409 ppi is higher than that of most phones of its time.
- At 176 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
- Its 108 MP resolution is among the highest phone-camera resolutions of its time.
Weak points
- The 90 Hz display has a lower refresh rate than most phones of its time.
- The f/1.9 aperture is less bright than that of most phone cameras of its time.
- Display
- 6.43″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px90 Hz
- Design
- 176 g73.9 mm159.9 mm8.1 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Helio G96Octa-Core8 GB RAM64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 529,087Better than 7% of phones
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh33 W
- Cameras
- 108 Mpx · f/1.98 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 13
Editorial report
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S 8 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S suits buyers looking for a mid-range phone with a high-density display and a 108 MP camera. Its trade-offs are a 90 Hz refresh rate, lower than that of most phones of its time, and an f/1.9 aperture, less bright than that of most phone cameras from the same period.
The AMOLED display measures 6.43 inches and has 409 ppi, higher than most phones of its time. At 176 g, the phone is also among the lightest of its period. Its 108 MP resolution is among the highest, although the camera overall is typical. The main camera lacks optical image stabilization and records video up to 4K at 30 fps; an 8 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP macro camera round out the rear cameras.
The 5000 mAh battery supports 33 W charging. Taken together, its battery specifications are better than those of most phones of its time. This version has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage; 6 GB / 128 GB and 8 GB / 256 GB configurations are also sold. Performance is worse than that of most phones from the same period, while the phone overall is typical. With a NeoScore of 5.7, the Redmi Note 12S is a suitable choice for buyers who prioritize display density, low weight, and high camera resolution.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
5.87
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
7.0
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
- 7.0
- Display Pixel Density 409 ppi
- 8.6
- Peak Display Brightness 1,000 nits
- 8.0
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display
- 3.5
- Weight 176 g
- 8.4
- Resistance Features IP53
- 2.0
- Usable Surface 85 %
- 8.0
- Body Thickness 8.1 mm
- 7.8
Performance & hardware
4.7
- AnTuTu Score 529,087
- 2.0
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 2.2
- 5.0
- Processor Process Size 12 nm
- 3.7
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.05 GHz
- 4.3
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
5.7
- Sensor Size 1/1.52″
- 7.2
- Aperture f/1.9
- 7.5
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 108 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Macro Camera
- 0.0
Connectivity
5.9
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG
- 3.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- 7.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
6.4
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 33 W
- 5.8
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 7.04
- Performance & hardware
- 4.7
- Camera
- 5.68
- Connectivity
- 5.85
- Battery & charging
- 6.35
- NeoScore rank
- #1841 / 6247
Xiaomi
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Helio G96
- Processor Process Size
- 12 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G57 MC2
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.05 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 529,087
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 645
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,855
- CPU Description
- Octa-core: 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue, Green
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- Body Width
- 73.9 mm
- Body Height
- 159.9 mm
- Weight
- 176 g
- Usable Surface
- 85 %
- Body Materials
- Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP53
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.43″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 4,500,000 :1
- Display Features
- Hole-Punch Notch, HDR, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System
Software
- Operating System
- Android 13
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 13
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- Max. download speed
- 600 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
Technical
- Model numbers
- 2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42L
Product codes
- EAN
- 6941812729045
Redmi Note 12S
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
108 MP main camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KHM2
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.52″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 9 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KHM2
- Resolution
- 108 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.52″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 9 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 120 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Macro Camera
8 MP ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
2 MP macro camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
16 MP selfie camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Product gallery
04Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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