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Updated: Oct 2026
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
$124
Status: available
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Should you buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.43" AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak) display for media and everyday use
- Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Durability and protection details should be confirmed before purchase.
Full Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2023-03-06 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2023-04-26 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | 2303CRA44A, 23030RAC7Y, 2303ERA42L |
Body
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 176 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, 700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.43 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| RAM | 6 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 108 MP (wide), 8 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP |
| Rear features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | Single: 16 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 16 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 33W wired |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1), BDS (B1) |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, recording |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers; 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green |
Specifications last checked Jun 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S has Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) with 6 GB RAM / 64 GB storage. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.
The verified wired charging specification is 33W wired for its 5,000 mAh battery.
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