The Redmi Note 12S 108 megapixel camera phone has officially launched in Poland, bringing flagship-grade imaging to the mid-range segment. Part of the expansive Redmi Note 12 series — which also includes the Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 12 4G, Redmi Note 12 Turbo, and Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G — the 12S carves out its own niche with a capable MediaTek chipset, a vivid AMOLED display, and a large 5,000 mAh battery.
Redmi Note 12S 108 MP Camera: Everything You Need to Know
Photography is the headline story here. The Redmi Note 12S sports a triple rear camera system anchored by a 108 megapixel primary shooter, complemented by an 8 megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 2 megapixel macro camera. LED flash is included for low-light shots. On the front, a 16 megapixel selfie camera handles video calls and portraits with ease. For anyone shopping the brand for a capable camera phone under a tighter budget, the 108 MP array makes a compelling case.
Display and Design
The Redmi Note 12S features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Dot display with a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. The AMOLED panel ensures deep blacks and punchy colours, making it well-suited for media consumption and everyday scrolling. The handset is available in three colour options: Ice Blue, Pearl Green, and Onyx Black.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Redmi Note 12S is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 4G SoC, paired with an ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Memory options include LPDDR4X RAM across two storage configurations, while internal storage uses the faster UFS 2.2 standard. A microSD card slot allows further expansion if needed. The phone runs MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED, 90 Hz, 1,000 nits peak |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 4G SoC |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2 + microSD |
| Rear Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 33W fast charging |
| Charging Port | USB Type-C |
| OS | MIUI 14 (Android 13) |
| Colours | Ice Blue, Pearl Green, Onyx Black |
Battery Life and Charging
The Redmi Note 12S packs a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging, delivered via a USB Type-C port. The large cell should comfortably last a full day of mixed usage, while the 33W wired charging keeps downtime short compared to the slower chargers commonly found at this price tier.
Variants and Availability
The Redmi Note 12S launched in Poland and is offered in two configurations:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage
Both variants support microSD card expansion, giving buyers flexibility to grow their storage over time without paying upfront for the larger model.
