Redmi Note 12R full specs, design leaked ahead of launch
Redmi Note 12R is reportedly in the works at the Chinese smartphone maker, and the alleged smartphone could be joining the Redmi Note 12-series of smartphones that were launched in October 2022. The smartphone was recently spotted on a Chinese regulator’s website and the listing of the handset has revealed its key specifications and other details including color options, storage configurations, and expected pricing. The handset carries the model number 23076RA4BC on the website. Last month, the smartphone company had unveiled the Redmi Note 12R Pro in China that features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1080×2400) OLED display.
A mention on the China Telecom website for the Redmi Note 12R was spotted by TechGoing, and the smartphone’s appearance on the regulator’s website suggests that it could be launching in China soon. The phone is listed with model number 23076RA4BC and will feature a 6.79-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,460 pixels) IPS LCD display. The handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC based on the model number SM4450 mentioned in the listing.
Additionally, the listing also reveals the camera specifications of the upcoming Redmi Note 12R. The phone is said to feature a dual camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel sensor. On the front, it could be packing a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The phone is also said to include a 5,000mAh battery.
The Redmi Note 12R’s design, along with its color options and pricing, have also been revealed through the listing. The phone is said to arrive in Midnight Black, Time Blue, and Sky Fantasy (translated from Chinese) color options. The phone will be available in 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB storage configurations, and are priced at CNY 1,099 (approximately Rs. 12,500), CNY 1,199 (approximately Rs. 13,700), CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs. 18,200) and CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs. 20,500), respectively.
Last month, the company launched the Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G in China with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400) OLED display. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC, paired with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 onboard storage. It runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 out-of-the-box. The Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G has a dual camera setup on the back, led by a 48-megapixel primary sensor.
