Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the new Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G in China, set to release on April 29. The mid-range smartphone offering seems to be an addition to the current Note series. The company has already launched four Pro phones in the lineup, and the upcoming Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G will likely sit somewhere between the Note 12 Pro 4G and the Note 12 Pro 5G.
Although there is no word on whether the phone will launch in India or any other market, the company has revealed some key specs, features, and other details about the device ahead of its launch.
Design
The Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G has a flat frame design with a curved rear panel. The dual-camera setup on the back has a rectangular camera module with two circular cutouts for the dual-camera setup. There is also an LED flash module next to the sensors. The text on the camera module confirms that the phone has a 48MP main camera sensor. The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and the 5G badge next to the Redmi branding confirms support for the new-generation network. The device will launch in three color options: Gold, Black, and White.
Display
The upcoming Redmi phone will come with a 120Hz refresh rate and will sport an OLED display. The device is likely to have a flat panel with an SGS low blue light certification for eye protection.
Specifications
The Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC and will feature up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone will be a dual-SIM 5G smartphone. The device is expected to have a mid-range price point and will compete with other mid-range smartphones in the market.
Final Thoughts
Although there is limited information about the upcoming Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G, the phone seems to be a promising mid-range offering in the market. The device will likely have a layer of MIUI 14 on top of Android 13 out of the box. Xiaomi has been known to deliver high-quality phones at competitive prices, and the Redmi Note 12R Pro 5G seems to be no exception. Stay tuned for more information about the device after its official launch on April 29.
