Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition with Snapdragon 778G SoC launched
Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition was launched in China on Tuesday. The new smartphone from Xiaomi’s sub-brand comes with similar specs as the regular Redmi Note 12 Pro model. However, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition is powered by a Snapdragon 778G SoC and comes in three different color options. It features a hole-punch display design and has a triple camera setup on the back, led by a 100-megapixel primary sensor. Like the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the new model is also backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.
Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition price, availability
The recently launched Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition price has been set at CNY 1,699 (approximately Rs. 20,200) for the base model with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. The 8GB + 256GB storage variant costs CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs. 21,400) while the top-end model with 12GB + 256GB storage costs CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs. 23,700).
It is currently available for purchase via Mi.com in China in Midnight Black, Shimmer Green, and Time Blue colors (translated). Official details about the global launch of the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition are yet to be confirmed.
For comparison, the Redmi Note 12 Pro was launched in October with a starting price of CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 19,300) for the base model with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. The top-end model with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage costs CNY 2,199 (roughly Rs. 24,900).
Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition Specifications
The dual SIM (Nano) Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition comes with Android 12-based MIUI 14 and features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) OLED flexible display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and HDR10+ support. The display offers 1920Hz PWM dimming and DCI-P3 color gamut. The new Redmi model is powered by an octa-core 6nm Snapdragon 778G SoC, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM.
For optics, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition features a triple camera setup at the back, consisting of a 100-megapixel Samsung HM2 sensor with an f/1.89 lens. The camera setup also includes an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 119-degree field of view and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. For selfies and video calling, there’s a 16-megapixel selfie sensor on the front. The smartphone comes with up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
Connectivity options on the Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, acceleration sensor, e-compass, distance sensor, IR remote, and gyroscope.
Like the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Speed Edition is also backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging. It measures 162.91 x 76.03 x 7.9mm and weighs 181 grams.
