The Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G has officially launched in China, bringing Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 power and a premium OLED display to the mid-range segment at a price of 1,999 Chinese Yuan (approximately Rs 23,700). The device slots into Xiaomi's crowded Redmi Note 12 lineup alongside the Note 12 5G, Note 12 4G, Note 12 Pro 5G, Note 12 Pro+ 5G, and Note 12 Turbo.
Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G: Display, Performance and Software
The Redmi Note 12R Pro ships with a 6.67-inch Full HD Plus OLED panel running at a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 1,200 nits, making outdoor visibility strong for this price tier. Under the hood sits Qualcomm's Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor, paired with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage — the sole variant available at launch. The phone runs Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box.
Camera and Battery on the Redmi Note 12R Pro
Photography duties are handled by a dual rear camera array. The primary sensor is a 48-megapixel shooter, supplemented by a 2-megapixel depth lens. On the front, a 16-megapixel selfie camera covers video calls and self-portraits. For power, the phone carries a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support, which should comfortably last through a full day of typical use.
Full Connectivity Suite
Connectivity options are comprehensive for the segment. The Redmi Note 12R Pro supports 5G, 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. The handset also carries an IP53 rating for splash resistance, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor handles biometric authentication. Total weight comes in at 188 grams.
Pricing, Colours and Availability
The Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G is priced at 1,999 Chinese Yuan — roughly Rs 23,700 — in its only 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration. Colour options are Black, Gold, and White. As of now, Xiaomi has not announced an India launch for this model. Buyers interested in the broader Redmi Note 12 family can explore all models on the Redmi brand page.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED, 120Hz, 1,200 nits |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 33W fast charging |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, 3.5mm |
| IP Rating | IP53 |
| Weight | 188g |
| Price | 1,999 CNY (~Rs 23,700) |
| Colours | Black, Gold, White |
