Launch of Discovery Edition Redmi Note 12 series.
Beijing, China: Redmi on Thursday unveiled the next iteration of the widely acclaimed Redmi Note series Discovery Edition – the Redmi Note 12 series.
Focusing on introducing flagship smartphone features at an accessible price, the new Redmi Note Series features major imagery upgrades including a 200MP camera, Sony's IMX766, newly added OIS, and Xiaomi AI Image Solution.
Notably, the Redmi Note 12 DISCOVERY EDITION, the top-end model, features 210W HyperCharge, capable of charging 100% in just 9 minutes at the industry-leading speed.
Both Redmi Note 12 DISCOVERY EDITION and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offer imaging hardware leading in their respective leagues. Samsung HPX, the first to feature a 200MP sensor with 2.24μm superpixels at 1/1.4″, optical image stabilization (OIS), 7P lens, and ALD low-reflective coating, both devices output in 3 different resolutions for different scenarios. Supports: 12.5 using a 2.24μm Super Pixel for quick snaps and night shots, 200MP for full, crisp details, and 50MP for the perfect balance between image quality and capturing speed.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro features Sony's IMX766 flagship sensor on its main camera, with a sensor size of 1/1.56″ and pixel binning at 2μm, with OIS for superior imaging performance.
This is also the first time that the Xiaomi AI image solution has been brought to the Redmi Note series. By integrating both software and hardware, image capture speed, and capabilities such as image stabilization, night scenes, noise reduction, and color retention are dramatically improved.
Inspired by classic film photography, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Series also offers an all-new film mode, which includes 5 new filters and frames, each with its own tones, greens and vignette styles.
210W Hyper Charge – 100% charging in 9 minutes.
Based on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, the Redmi Note 12 DISCOVERY EDITION features an unprecedented 210W wired fast charging, capable of topping up the 4,300mAh battery to 100% in just 9 minutes.¹
To achieve such high-power fast charging, the design of the smartphone, battery cell, charger, and even the fast charging cable has been completely changed. Three 100W fast charging chips are used and distributed in a winged layout, reducing heat generation and increasing fast charging time. On the battery front, the Redmi Note 12 DISCOVERY EDITION adopts a 10C dual-cell battery and has improved construction design and materials using a new manufacturing process. Also included are advanced technologies such as MTW technology, ultra-thin coating, and ultra-low viscosity electrolyte, which greatly improve charge and discharge capacity. The charger adopts a dual GaN design, which greatly improves the power density, and the new customized 10.5A specification fast charging cable has an extremely low impedance of 70mΩ, with a current capacity of 75% higher than that of the 120W/6A cable. .
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ uses the Xiaomi Surge P1 charging chip, which offers a charging and battery combo of 120W Hypercharge and a 5,000mAh large battery, and comes with an in-box 120W GaN charger. Redmi Note 12 Pro offers 67W Turbo charging and a 5,000mAh battery, which charges up to 50% in 15 minutes.¹
Flagship-level display – the only flexible OLED display in its class
The Redmi Note 12 Pro series sports a flagship-level flexible OLED display of up to 900nits and a pixel density of 394PPI using a diamond-pixel arrangement. Using a flexible OLED display, the chin of the device is as thin as 2.9mm for an immersive viewing experience.
The display supports 16,000 levels of automatic brightness auto-adjustment as well as PWM 1920Hz tuning, classic and paper-like reading modes, and hardware-level low blue light eye protection. On top of that, the display features 10-bit color depth, 100% P3 color gamut coverage, Dolby Vision®, HDR10, and 10+ certification and Sunlight Display for a complete visual experience.
A groundbreaking experience without compromise
The Redmi Note 12 Pro series launches with the energy-efficient MediaTek Dimensity 1080 mobile platform, which is based on TSMC's 6nm process and comes with an A78+A55 octa-core architecture. Scored over 510,000 in AnTuTu, the Redmi Note 12 Pro series supports 5G with dual SIM dual standby, and Wi-Fi 6. MIUI 13's focus algorithm, atomized memory, liquid storage, memory extension, and other optimizations do not guarantee smooth operations in all scenarios, whether for daily use, mainstream gaming, or high-speed Internet demand.
To ensure high performance and power-efficient hypercharge stability, the Redmi Note 12 Pro series offers a complete guarantee in terms of heat dissipation. Redmi Note 12 DISCOVERY EDITION adopts a multi-dimensional cooling system with 3000mm² large VC. Also with 1268mm² of new dissipation material - graphene phase change material, and high thermal conductivity aluminum alloy mid-frame, graphite, and copper foil, the total heat dissipation area reaches about 30,000mm².
The Redmi Note 12 Pro series also features dual stereo speakers with Misound 5.0 self-developed algorithm and Hi-Res/Hi-Res Audio wireless certification. Other notable features include X-axis linear motor, Bluetooth 5.2, multifunctional NFC, IR blaster, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Redmi Note 12 YIBO EDITION
Based on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi has also introduced a special edition in collaboration with celebrity Yibo Wang, the Redmi Note 12 YIBO EDITION, featuring precision-aligned advanced technology with 1 million micrographics and 1 million microlenses. A stylish design is presented using a holographic levitation craft. , which makes the 3D effect more realistic and prominent.
Redmi Note 12 Pro also offers a new color - purple, which uses nano-level depth processing to seamlessly integrate 900-thousand sand patterns and 1632 different-sized halos under a 4-layer overlay. is, which combines the layers of reality and illusion to create a dreamlike structure.
Redmi Note 12 5G: Upgrade to OLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate
The Redmi Note 12 5G also brings its latest upgrade at the launch. It has a 6.67″ Samsung OLED screen with up to 1,200nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The display also features a 100% P3 color gamut, offers a high refresh rate, supports classic and paper eye protection modes, and is accredited with SGS certification for low blue light.
The Redmi Note 12 5G has a large 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging. In terms of performance, Redmi Note 12 is the first to adopt the 5G Snapdragon® 4 Gen 1 mobile platform, with an AnTuTu performance score of around 400,000, providing full support for daily use.
Pricing and Availability
Redmi Note 12 Pro series sales start at 8pm, October 30 through official channels in mainland China. The Redmi Note 12 DISCOVERY EDITION is available in Black at a suggested retail price of RMB 2,399.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes in two storage variants 8GB+256GB and 12GB+256GB in Blue, White and Black colors at a suggested retail price of RMB 2,199 and RMB 2,399 respectively. The Redmi Note 12 YIBO EDITION will be available from November 11 at a suggested retail price of RMB 2,599.
Redmi Note 12 Pro is available in Blue, White, Black and Purple with four storage variants, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, with a suggested retail price of RMB 1,699, RMB 1,799, RMB 1,999. . RMB 2,199 respectively.
The Redmi Note 12 5G comes in three colors, blue, white and black, in four storage variants, 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, with a suggested retail price of RMB 1,199, RMB 1,299. is RMB. 1,499, RMB 1,699 respectively.
Additional ecosystem products
The Redmi Note 12 series has been launched alongside Xiaomi Book Air 13, Redmi X86, Redmi Smart Projector Series, Mijia DD Combination Washer Dryer 12kg (Grey), and Mijia Graphene Baseboard Heater (Simulation Flame).
Xiaomi Book Air 13 is currently the slimmest Xiaomi laptop offering. With a 13.3″ OLED display with E4 content, the device is as thin as 12mm and weighs 1.2kg. It is the first laptop from Xiaomi to support 360° fold as well as the Xiaomi Stylus, empowering work and entertainment needs in a new way. The suggested retail price starts at RMB 5,999.
The Redmi X86 features a large 86″ 4K MEMC full-screen display, with a screen-to-body ratio of up to 97%. It offers a resolution of 3840*2160 and a wide 178° viewing angle for an immersive audio-visual experience. Suggested retail price at RMB 5,299.
The Redmi Smart Projector Pro is capable of projecting a screen size of up to 120″ at 1080P. With both the Redmi Smart Projector Pro and Redmi Smart Projector powered by an Amlogic T950D4 quad-core CPU, accurate HSL color adjustment, and dual speakers, the devices offer a whole new smart viewing experience. The suggested retail price starts at RMB 1,399.
Mijia DD Combination Washer-Dryer 12kg (Grey) Large Washing Capacity Offering hot water disinfection up to 60° to kill germs and six types of hand-washing modes to protect delicate items Can accommodate higher loads To support larger loads, it is equipped with more efficient and durable direct drive motor. While it is also a dryer, it offers a drying capacity of 9 kg load. Suggested retail price at RMB 2,399.
The artificial flame version of the Mijia Graphene Baseboard Heater (Simulation Flame) is an efficient heater, which adopts a combination of dynamic water mist and LED light to simulate the flames in a real fireplace. With a built-in large-capacity water tank, it keeps moisture in the air while working. Suggested retail price at RMB 499..