Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Redmi, has reportedly launched a new phone, the Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G. The phone is part of the expansive Redmi Note 12 lineup which includes the Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 4G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pr+ 5G and Redmi Note 12 Turbo. The latest addition to the lineup is a mid-range smartphone that is expected to go on sale soon in China. The smartphone comes in a single storage option and three colour choices, but it is uncertain when it will be launched for global consumers.
Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G Price and Storage Options
The Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G is available in a single storage capacity of 12GB + 256GB, and is priced at CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs. 23,700), according to reports. It is available in Black, Gold, and White colour options. The company has not yet confirmed the launch or sale date of the smartphone, but it is not listed on the Redmi website as of yet.
Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G Specifications and Features
The Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G reportedly features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ OLED display, with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak local brightness of 1200 nits. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC, coupled with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 inbuilt storage. It runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14.
The phone reportedly has a dual rear camera unit with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Meanwhile, a 16-megapixel front camera is housed in a centre-aligned punch-hole slot at the top of the display.
For security purposes, the phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, integrated with the power button on the right edge. It also reportedly packs a 5,000mAh battery unit with 33W fast charging support. The connectivity options of the Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G include 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-SIM card support, Bluetooth v5.1, and GPS. While it is said to weigh 188 grams, it measures 165.88mm × 76.21mm × 7.98mm in size. The handset also comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C port, and an IP53 rating.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G is a mid-range smartphone with an impressive list of features. With its high refresh rate and peak brightness, the OLED display is great for all types of content consumption. Its camera capabilities and fast-charging features also make it an appealing option for smartphone enthusiasts. However, there is no official confirmation on whether this model will see a global release, and prospective buyers will need to keep an eye out for further updates from the company.
