First ever Redmi Note phone with 200MP and OIS: Which Redmi Note 12 model suits you best?

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The midrange phone market is fiercely competitive these days, but the new Redmi Note 12 Series has managed to rise above to become some of the standout devices launched this year. That’s because it offers several features that were previously the reserve of flagship phones, putting them within reach of more people.

The Redmi Note 12 Series consists of three phones, the Redmi Note 12, the Redmi Note 12 5G and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. Each of these devices is catered to a certain kind of buyer, all with different needs.

Redmi Note 12: For the budget conscious buyer who wants almost everything

Priced at RM799, the Redmi Note 12 is able to fit almost anyone’s budget, yet it isn’t lacking in features. Far from it, in fact—its bright, colourful and responsive 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay touchscreen has the same 120Hz refresh rate as the rest of the Redmi Note 12 Series.

With such a high refresh rate, you can revel in the buttery smoothness of MIUI 14, scrolling through menus and switching between apps with utmost slickness. The display also has a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, meaning that it’s visible in practically any situation.

Another feature that has trickled down from flagship phones is a 50MP main camera, forming part of a triple-camera setup. With this, the Redmi Note 12 is able to take great photos in any scenario and lighting condition.

Under the skin is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chip, powerful enough for all your daily needs. And you won’t have to worry about any of these things sapping battery power, as the Redmi Note 12 comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery, which can be topped up quickly thanks to 33W fast charging.

Redmi Note 12 5G: For those who want 5G without breaking the bank

Thought 5G connectivity could only be found on expensive phones? Think again—the Redmi Note 12 5G offers ultra-high-speed mobile data for just RM1,099. That’s thanks to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chip, built on a 6nm process and offering impressive performance for the price.

Beyond that, the Redmi Note 12 5G is endowed with all the benefits of the Redmi Note 12, including that 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay, 5,000mAh battery and 33W fast charging. It also continues to take excellent photos thanks to a 48MP main camera.

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G: The midrange king with a 200MP camera and OIS

Those who really want the best of anything in a midrange phone could do a lot worse than to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. As the name suggests, it has had practically everything but the kitchen sink thrown at it, starting with the 200MP main camera that is only now starting to appear on flagship smartphones this year—and now you can get it for only RM1,599!

The large 1/1.4” sensor uses 16-to-1 pixel binning, creating large 2.24µm pixels. This enables the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G to deliver the detail from all those pixels whilst maintaining a low level of noise. Shooting with all 200MP, you can even crop and reframe your shots after the fact, without them ending up pixelated.

Then there’s the addition of optical image stabilisation, which shifts the lens to compensate for the movements in your hands, helping to eliminate motion blur from your images. This is especially useful in low-light situations, giving you crystal clear images and videos. Speaking of which, you can shoot videos in glorious 4K resolution.

You can then play back all your videos and images with crystal clarity and smoothness on the vivid Flow AMOLED display, a technology that has enabled the bezels to be made thinner, resulting in a true edge-to-edge experience. 

HDR content looks stunning on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, as it supports Dolby Vision—and with the Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, you get surround sound as part of the package, too. Games are also made more immersive thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate.

Again, you can play those games as long as you like thanks to the 5,000mAh battery. And if you do actually manage to run out of juice, well, don’t worry—the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G is equipped with Smart 120W HyperCharge. This is exactly the same as what you’ll find on the flagship Xiaomi 13 Pro, no less.

With this, you no longer have to wait around for the phone to charge before heading out—with a full charge from zero to 100% obtainable in just 19 minutes, you can simply shower and get ready, and the phone will be all set for a full day’s use. Everything mentioned here is powered by a capable MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chip.

Pre-order the Redmi Note 12 Series and receive a free Redmi Smart Band 2!

As you can see, the Redmi Note 12 Series incorporates plenty of features that have only just made an appearance on flagship smartphones in the past year, at a price that many more Malaysians can afford. That’s what Xiaomi is all about.

The Redmi Note 12 Series is ready to pre-order in stores from now until 13 April, and you’ll receive a free Redmi Smart Band 2 with every purchase—in conjunction with the Xiaomi Fan Festival—while stocks last.

That’s not the only thing you should look out for during the Festival. There are other freebies in store if you purchase other selected Xiaomi and Redmi devices, such as the Redmi Buds 4 with every purchase of the Xiaomi 13, the Xiaomi In-ear Headphones Basic with every purchase of the Redmi 12C, and a RM20 Xiaomi Store voucher with every purchase of the Redmi Pad.

But there’s more—you’re still eligible for a free Xiaomi Bunny Doll sticky note holder even if you already have a Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone, just by sending it in for a repair between now and 16 April.

You can also win if your Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone is fully working, simply by using it to snap a creative photo with the watermark enabled. Thereafter, you’ll only need to upload it to your Facebook or Twitter and tag Xiaomi Support (@XiaomiSupport), and you’ll be eligible for the prize. You’ll even be in the running to win the Xiaomi Bunny Doll sticky note holder by simply following Xiaomi Support on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

So what are you waiting for? Get the Redmi Note 12 Series and discover flagship-level features at wallet-friendly prices today! For more information, visit the official Xiaomi Malaysia website or the official stores on Shopee and Lazada.