Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S

Xiaomi Apr 26, 2023

Overview

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is a 2023 smartphone from Xiaomi. It features a 6.43" AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (409 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1000 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm process), 6GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The camera system features a 108MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 8MP Wide Angle lens and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 16MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 33W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 13. Available in multiple configurations: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Ice Blue, Onyx Black, Pearl Green.

Basic Information

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
BrandXiaomi
ModelXiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Launch DateWednesday, April 26, 2023
Release Year2023
Dimensions159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight176 g
Volume95.71 cm³
Available Colors
  • Ice Blue
  • Onyx Black
  • Pearl Green

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S was released on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The phone measures 159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm with a volume of 95.71 cm³ and weighs 176g. It features a 6.43" AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (409 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Ice Blue, Onyx Black, Pearl Green.

Display

Size6.43"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density409 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
BrightnessHBM: 700 nits, Peak: 1000 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S features a 6.43" AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (409 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers HBM mode reaching 700 nits, with peak brightness of 1000 nits. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, touch sampling rate 180 hz, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, hdr, dci-p3, 2.5d glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging33W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 33W. The battery system includes reverse charging, non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G96
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 12 nm
  • max freq: 2.05 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUARM Mali-G57 MC2 @ 900MHz
RAM & Storage6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB UFS Storage 2.2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S Versions:
  • 6GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score412,400 (v10)
Additional FeaturesCooling System
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
Audio Features
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is equipped with MediaTek Helio G96 built on 12 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by ARM Mali-G57 MC2 running at 900MHz. The device comes with 6GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 64GB storage (UFS Storage 2.2). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 412,400 points. Audio capabilities include Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Light sensor, Accelerometer, Compass. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S is available in 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S comes with Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), HID (Human Interface Profile), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S features a 3-camera setup with a 108MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.52" size and 0.70 µm pixel size. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S also includes a 8MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S uses a 16MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S's camera system includes Digital zoom, Triple camera, Digital image stabilization.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 108 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Samsung S5KHM2
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-9 (3x3)
Sensor Size: 1/1.52"

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.2

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 16 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Type: CMOS

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 120 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version13
Max OS Version

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S runs on Android 13. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 154.99
USD 167.95
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 156.00
USD 169.04
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 149.50
USD 149.50
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 172.51
USD 224.44
128 GB 6 GB
AliExpress USD 127.00
USD 127.00
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 154.99
USD 167.95
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 156.00
USD 169.04
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 149.50
USD 149.50
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 172.51
USD 224.44
128 GB 6 GB
AliExpress USD 127.00
USD 127.00
128 GB 6 GB