New Release Updated: May 2026

Xiaomi Redmi 12R

$169 (Expected Price)

Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team

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Display 6.79" AMOLED

Processor Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

Battery 5000mAh

RAM & Storage 128GB/256GB storage, microSDXC

Full Specs

Should you buy the Xiaomi Redmi 12R?

Reasons to Buy

Massive 6000 mAh battery life
Large 6.7" display for media
Excellent value at $169

Reasons to Avoid

May be bulky due to large battery
Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Launch Announced: 2023, June 28 Status: Available. Released 2023, June 28

Body Dimensions: 168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) Weight: 199 g (7.02 oz) Build: Glass front, plastic frame, glass back SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - : IP53 dust protected and water resistant
(vertical water sprays)

Display Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits Size: 6.79 inches, 109.5 cm² (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)

Platform OS: Android 13, MIUI 14 Chipset: Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Adreno 613

Memory Card slot - microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) Internal: 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
- : UFS 2.2

Main Camera Dual: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) Features: LED flash, HDR Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera Single: 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm Features: HDR Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound Loudspeaker : Yes 3.5mm jack : Yes
- : 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio

Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS NFC: Yes (market/region dependent) Infrared port: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C

Features Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
- : Virtual proximity sensing

Battery Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh Charging: 18W wired, PD

Misc Colors: Black, Blue, Silver Models: 23076RA4BC Price: About 150 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.