As previously announced, this is the first phone to utilize the recently launched Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC by Qualcomm.

In addition to the new chipset and some minor differences, the Redmi Note 12R shares most of the technical specifications and design with the recently launched Redmi 12.

The Redmi Note 12R comes equipped with 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage, expandable via a microSD card slot. The device boasts a 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support and runs on Android 13 with the MIUI 14 user interface pre-installed.

The Redmi Note 12R is available in Midnight Black, Time Blue, and Sky Fantasy colors. The base variant with 4GB/128GB is priced at 999 Yuan (approximately 3.25 million VND) in China.
Check out the hands-on experience with the Redmi 12: A fantastic - beneficial - budget-friendly device from Xiaomi, featuring IP53 water resistance, priced at just over 4 million VND.