On the evening of March 31st, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi Note 12 Series in the Vietnamese market with several noteworthy highlights. Among them, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has made quite an impression with its exterior design as well as the hardware specifications. So what's new with the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G? Is the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G powerful in terms of configuration? How is the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G designed? How much does the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G cost? Join me as we get hands-on with the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G in Vietnam to find out!
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Hands-on with Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G featuring youthful design, glossy glass back
Upon first laying hands on the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, I couldn't help but wonder why this phone looks so stunning. As you can see in the images below, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G boasts a youthful design with a sleek square frame and a glossy glass back. Additionally, the corners and edges of the device are curved to provide a comfortable grip for users.
The overall design of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is incredibly youthful with its glossy glass back.In terms of color options, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G in the Vietnamese market comes in 3 color variants: Black, Blue, and White (unfortunately, the company only displays the Black variant). One small downside to the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is that the glass back of the device is prone to fingerprint smudges, especially the Black variant. Therefore, I suggest adding a case to address this issue and provide better protection for the device.
The feel of holding the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G in hand is very comfortable and pleasant.I particularly admire the design of the rear camera cluster on the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. The reason being that the frame surrounding the lenses is color-matched with the back panel, creating a seamless look for the overall design of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. For those who may have forgotten, in the predecessor generation, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G had a rear camera cluster in black, which was completely different from the color of the back panel.
Taking a quick look at the camera, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is equipped with a three-lens system with specifications including a 50 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2 MP macro camera. Along with that, the Redmi Note 12 Pro also introduces several new camera features to improve night image quality, faster focusing, stabilization, and beautification for selfie photos, among others. Hopefully, in the near future, I will have the opportunity to provide a more detailed evaluation of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G camera, so stay tuned!
Xiaomi has also put a lot of emphasis on the camera of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.The edges surrounding the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G are where the physical buttons and ports are located. Specifically, you can see how it looks in the images below!
At the top edge of the Redmi Note 12 Pro, there are the IR infrared port, secondary microphone, speaker grille, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
The left edge of the device is completely smooth.
On the right side is where the volume up/down buttons and power button of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G are located.
Finally, at the bottom of the device is where the SIM tray, microphone, USB-C charging port, and external speaker are located.Turning to the front, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G features a hole-punch display with the selfie camera in the center. Particularly, the bezels surrounding the screen of the Redmi Note 12 Pro have an impressive thinness and are evenly constructed. Thanks to this, the overall front of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G looks very captivating and balanced.
The overall front of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G looks very captivating with evenly thin bezels.
Xiaomi has also optimized the bottom screen bezel to be extremely thin.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G screen features a hole-punch design with the selfie camera positioned in the center.I find the display experience on the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G to be excellent; the screen is bright, detailed, and reproduces colors vividly. Specifically, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G features an AMOLED panel with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080 pixels).
The display of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G supports a 120Hz refresh rate.Similar to its predecessor, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G screen also supports a 120Hz refresh rate. When swiping or touching the screen of the device, I find the images to be very smooth, seamless, and with quick response speeds.
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G stands out with Dimensity 1080 chipset, sharp 50 MP camera
Summary of Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G specifications:
- Display: 6.67-inch size, AMOLED panel, Full HD+ resolution (2,400 x 1,080 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate.
- CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 1080.
- RAM: 8 GB.
- Internal Storage: 256 GB.
- Rear Camera: 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP.
- Front Camera: 16 MP.
- Battery Capacity: 5,000 mAh, supports 67W fast charging.
- Operating System: MIUI 14 - Android 13.
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G boasts the powerful Dimensity 1080 processor.Read more: MediaTek Dimensity 2022 Overview: Many chips you may not know about!
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 - a chip that's not unfamiliar in the mid-range phone segment. For those who are unaware, this processor is composed of 8 cores, including 2 Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2GHz. Paired with the ARM Mali-G68 GPU, this chip promises to provide the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G with smooth performance for all tasks.
The 8 GB RAM capacity of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G will surely meet the basic multitasking needs of users.I've quickly experienced some basic tasks on the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and the device processes them very swiftly and smoothly. Especially, there's no app reloading when I open multiple tasks at once. This demonstrates that the 8 GB RAM capacity of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G perfectly meets the multitasking needs of most current users.
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G features a 5,000 mAh battery promising long-lasting usage.Additionally, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, providing users with usage time of up to approximately 1 day (this number may vary depending on tasks). Moreover, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G also integrates fast charging with a 67W power output, allowing users to quickly use the device without waiting too long for charging.
How much is the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G?
The price of Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G at The Gioi Di Dong is 9,490,000 VND for the 8 GB RAM, 256 GB internal storage variant (prices may vary depending on timing and promotions). Personally, I find this price to be truly worthwhile considering what the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G offers. Apart from its eye-catching, youthful design, this phone also stands out with the Dimensity 1080 processor, sharp 50 MP camera, and 5,000 mAh battery.
The price of Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G was announced by Xiaomi at the launch event.So what do you think about the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G? Leave your comments below! Thank you for your interest and following my article.
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