Xiaomi has launched the new Redmi Note 12 smartphone in South Africa.
The Note 12 series includes three smartphones with the following local prices:
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 – 5499 rand
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro - 7499 rupees
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G – 11,999 Rand
All these devices offer top cameras and impressive fast charging capabilities at affordable prices, making them highly sought after in the local market.
At the launch event in Johannesburg, Xiaomi said that when developing its smartphones, it focuses on innovations that solve problems and make life easier for customers.
This is especially true for the Redmi Note 12, which aims to pack a lot of features into a smartphone that won't break the bank.
Below we describe each of the main features of the new Redmi Note 12 smartphone.
Note Redmi 12
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is the cheapest smartphone in the new range and unmatched in its segment.
With a suggested retail price of just R5 499, Xiaomi has packed a lot into this device, including excellent photo capabilities thanks to its incredible 50MP triple sensor AI camera system.
The impressive artificial intelligence that powers this camera is designed to capture clear, high-quality photos in all light conditions.
So if you're looking for something to take flagship-level photos with and don't want to pay the premium prices, the Redmi Note 12 is for you.
The battery and the charging capacity of this smartphone are also impressive - especially for such a cheap device.
The Note 12's 5,000 mAh battery is of exceptional quality and offers more capacity than many leading smartphones.
This allows you to take advantage of all-day battery life and avoid burnout. If you need to charge the Redmi Note 12, your smartphone will be charged quickly thanks to the 33W fast charging support.
Another highlight of the Redmi Note 12 is its 6.67-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, which is otherwise only found on more expensive smartphones.
As you scroll through apps, you'll immediately notice the improved screen smoothness compared to the 60Hz or 90Hz screens used in most smartphones in this price range.
So if you want to experience flagship features at the best price, there is no better option than the Redmi Note 12.
| Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|
| operating system | MIUI 14 |
| It will be displayed | 6.67 inch 2400x1080 AMOLED, 120Hz |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 octa-core processor |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| AZP | Up to 8GB |
| storage | Up to 128GB |
| backup camera | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 13MP |
| communication | 4G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| port | USB-C, 3.5mm audio |
| Two SIMs | Yes - Separate MicroSD slot |
| battery | 5000mAh, 33W fast charging |
| dimensions and weight | 165.7 x 76.0 x 7.85mm (183.5g) |
Redmi Note 12 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro has the perfect balance between flagship-level features and an affordable price.
The suggested retail price for this smartphone is only R7 499, which compares favorably with many smartphones costing twice as much.
For example: the Redmi Note 12 Pro features a quad AI camera system powered by an incredible 108MP main sensor.
This camera system captures all your photos with incredible detail, regardless of the lighting conditions.
If you're an avid smartphone photographer and want to capture the best images for your social media feed, blog or website, you won't find a better deal than the Redmi Note 12 Pro.
In terms of battery life, the Note 12 Pro packs the same impressive 5,000mAh battery as the Note 12, but it's improved over the base model with excellent 67W fast charging technology.
This is another feature that you won't find on any other smartphone in this price range. In fact, you won't even find it on most flagship smartphones.
With photography and battery life being two of the most important factors for smartphone buyers, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is poised to take the South African market by storm and become a good value buy for many.
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | |
|---|---|
| operating system | MIUI 13 |
| It will be displayed | 6.67 inch 2400x1080 AMOLED, 120Hz |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G octa-core processor |
| GPU | 618 added |
| AZP | Up to 8GB |
| storage | Up to 256 GB |
| backup camera | 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 16MP |
| communication | 4G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| port | USB-C, 3.5mm audio |
| Two SIMs | Yes |
| battery | 5000mAh, 67W fast charging |
| dimensions and weight | 164.2 x 76.1 x 8.12mm (201.8g) |
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
The flagship smartphone of this line is the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G.
Its specifications rival and in many cases surpass the best smartphones in South Africa from R20 000. The recommended retail price for this smartphone is only 11 999 Rand.
Users get a 200MP UltraHD camera array, making it undoubtedly the king of photography in its price range.
This camera system is capable of capturing the highest quality photos in all lighting conditions and also captures fantastic and professional videos for TikTok and Instagram.
You also couldn't ask for a better smartphone camera to capture life's most important moments, with an impressive 256GB of storage to store as many photos and videos as you need.
Xiaomi equipped its sophisticated camera with a 5000mAh battery and 120W HyperCharge support, which can charge your smartphone from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes.
This incredible charging speed is invaluable in South Africa because you don't have to worry about overcharging.
In addition to its impressive specifications, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G boasts a beautiful design - with a glossy finish on the back, it gives a real premium feel and turns the smartphone into a real fashion accessory.
The rectangular camera frame is also very elegant and the ultra-narrow bezels ensure more screen real estate when watching movies or TV shows.
All this makes the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G a great flagship smartphone bundle at an affordable price.
| Note Xiaomi Redmi 12 Pro+ 5G | |
|---|---|
| operating system | MIUI 14 |
| It will be displayed | 6.67 inch 2400x1080 AMOLED, 120Hz |
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 octa-core processor |
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
| AZP | Up to 8GB |
| storage | Up to 256GB |
| backup camera | 200MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Front camera | 16MP |
| communication | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC |
| port | USB-C, 3.5mm audio |
| Two SIMs | Yes |
| battery | 5000mAh, 120W HyperCharge |
| dimensions and weight | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.98mm (210.5g) |
Get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 smartphone
The Redmi Note 12 series will be available as part of the first launch wave at Vodacom, MTN and the Xiaomi Mobile In Africa (MIA) online store.
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