Redmi Note 12 Pro+ review

Introduction

The overseas markets received four Redmi Note 12 models. There is 5G connectivity on three of them. Two of them have the Pro designation for exclusive features. The most expensive Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is the “One Note to Rule Them All.”

Don’t worry, there’s a happy ending to this tale. The Redmi Note 12 models will be happy to address this, in contrast to the Redmi Note 11 series, which only brought downgrades and unsatisfactory performance. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+, which will go down in history for its 200MP camera, 120W quick charging, and all-around Dolby features, is the device we’re starting with because it’s the most powerful.

Okay, enough with the teasing. A 6.67-inch OLED with 120Hz refresh and Dolby Vision is used in the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. The Dolby system is completed by a pair of Dolby Atmos speakers.

A type of improvement over the Dimensity 920 in the 11 Pro+, the new model is driven by the Dimensity 1080 platform. Moreover, the RAM on the base version has been raised from 6GB to 8GB.

Even better, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ now boasts a 5,000mAh battery, an increase from the previous model’s 4,500mAh battery. With 120W HyperCharge, which has already been demonstrated to give incredible charging speed as part of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and other Xiaomi-made phones, the phone delivers one of the fastest charging solutions available today.

The main camera is one of the most noticeable improvements this year in the area of cameras. Now that the top Redmi Note 12 model has a 200MP Samsung sensor, it can produce photo and video quality that is unmatched in its class. The 16MP selfie camera, 2MP macro, and 8MP ultrawide cameras are the same as in earlier models.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a dual-glass smartphone with an IP53 rating. Also, the curved design and eye-catching hues are a lovely touch. There are numerous connectivity features and the most recent version of MIUI.

We’re sorry to disappoint the Redmi faithful, but neither the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ nor the standard Pro support microSD expansion. They had to be among the first Redmi Note models sold worldwide to malfunction, and we think some fans may be upset. Sorry.

Having said that, the new Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a lot of exciting features. Now let’s open the box.

Unboxing of Redmi Note 12 Pro+

Inside a substantial white box, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is packaged. The set includes a transparent protective cover, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and a 120W GaN charger.

Moreover, a thin protective coating for scratch resistance is included with the Note 12 Pro+. But, it’s a smudge magnet, so we got rid of ours. If you don’t mind, feel free to keep yours.

Design

As the whole Redmi Note 12 family has 6.67-inch displays and comparable camera housings, it is impossible to tell them apart if they are facing you.

The Redmi Note 12 smartphones also include the sleek camera housing found on the Xiaomi 12 flagships, which provides the phones a great quality feel and a welcome change from the disorganised island we encountered on the Redmi Note 11 models.

The guest of honour, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+, differs significantly from the normal Pro in terms of design in that it features a slightly curved glass back as opposed to the Note 12 Pro’s absolutely flat back panel. Moreover, it features a matte surface rather than the Pro’s glossy one.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+, one of the two dual-glass models in the new series, has slightly curved matt glass on the back and flat Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top of its screen. The frame is composed of plastic and has a lovely matte finish.

Like all Note 12 smartphones, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has an IP53 rating for protection to light splashes and dust. Although it isn’t as watertight as the Galaxy A series, it is still an improvement over nothing.

Available colours for the Note 12 Pro+ include Midnight Black, Arctic White, and Sky Blue (ours). Depending on the amount of light present, the blue model’s colour varies somewhat between dark and light blue. We found it to be fairly quietly done and not spectacular at all.

The 6.67-inch Liquid AMOLED screen with enhanced 1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate is the showpiece of the Note 12 Pro+. Also supported is Dolby Vision.

The panel features quite slim bezels, and the 16MP selfie camera is located in a small hole at the top of the screen.

The earpiece/speaker is located in a scarcely perceptible outlet slightly above the frame of the screen. This speaker also features a second sound outlet on the frame, similar to many other Redmi phones.

As we mentioned, the lovely back panel is gently curved. The 200MP primary camera, the 8MP ultrawide camera, the 2MP macro camera, and the LED flash are all housed in a protruding flat metal housing. Additional metal rings encircle the primary and UW shooters, giving the camera island even greater height.

Because of its camera housing, as you might expect, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ wiggles a lot when used without a protection. Even so, we love the consistency and the fresh appearance of the housing piece, which is attractive and similar to the one on the Xiaomi 12 flagships.

Now let’s have a look at the sides. On the left, nothing is present.

The volume and power/lock keys are located on the right side. As usual, the power key has a fingerprint scanner that is quick and accurate. If you are waking it up too frequently, you can change the trigger such that it is on Push rather than Touch.

The 3.5mm audio port, an additional top speaker outlet, the IR blaster, and a second microphone are all located on the top.

At the bottom, you can see the dual SIM tray, the main microphone, the USB-C port, and the second speaker.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is slightly thicker and slightly smaller than the Note 11 Pro+, measuring 162.9 x 76 x 8.9 mm and weighing 208 grammes, respectively.

We were pleased with the Redmi Note 12 Pro+’s grip. It’s not the safest, but it’s also not particularly slippery. Also, the Redmi feels premium in the hand thanks to its design and quality, and overall handling is good. Also, we rarely felt the necessity for a case. Fortunately, a case is waiting for you in the retail box if you disagree with us.

Display

The 6.67-inch Liquid AMOLED display on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has FHD+ resolution (395ppi) and a tiny hole for the selfie camera. A sheet of Gorilla Glass 5 shields the panel.

The display resembles that on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ at first glance, but it has been enhanced with 10-bit colour depth, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision certifications. The remaining specifications include wide colour support, 240Hz touch response, and 1920Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye fatigue in low light.

We can attest to Xiaomi’s claim that its maximum brightness is 900nits. In reality, the display can achieve a maximum brightness of 990 nits with Sunshine Boost, compared to the average manual brightness of 535 nits with the brightness scrubber.

The minimum brightness at point white was 2.1 nits, which is in line with the majority of modern OLED screens.

Color Accuracy

There are the normal MIUI colour controls available on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. There are three alternative colour models available for the display options: Vivid (the default, DCI-P3), Saturated (DCI-P3 with saturation enhancement), and Standard (sRGB). Each mode’s colour temperature can be precisely adjusted. Also, there is a custom mode where you may choose the colour gamut and adjust the hue, saturation, contrast, and gamma of the image.

DCI-P3 is mainly correctly reproduced by the Vivid (default) setting, with the exception of the somewhat bluish white and grey tones (fixable by selecting Warm Color temperature). The sRGB-compliant Standard option provides correct representation of all colours, including white and grey.

HDR Streaming

Widevine L1 DRM compatibility is incorporated with the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, and prominent streaming services like Netflix offer Full HD streaming with HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

Refresh Rate

Let’s investigate the screen’s refresh rate capabilities. The panel has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, and the settings menu offers two modes: Custom (where you may select either 120Hz or 60Hz), and Default (automatic switching behavior).

Further investigation revealed that the panel supports the following four fixed refresh rates: 30Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz.

The system employs 120Hz for the phone’s UI and most apps (games included), at least while the user is engaging with the display or there is motion on screen, which is to be expected (based on our experience with many other MIUI-powered phones). The system reduces the refresh rate to 60Hz to conserve electricity after observing a static image for a few seconds. The camera app, video playback, and streaming are all always done at 60Hz.

Although the screen has a 30Hz setting, we have only ever seen it used for the Always-on Display and the Notification Light.

The screen should theoretically be able to convert to a 90Hz refresh rate, however we were unable to locate an app that would initiate this specific refresh step.

Battery life

A 5,000mAh battery powers the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+, compared to a 4,500mAh battery on the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. The phone uses the most recent MIUI with a newer Dimensity chipset. Moreover, this Plus model enables 120W rapid charging, much like the previous Plus model.

We’ve finished testing the Redmi Note’s battery life, and for the first time in a very long time, it received a rating of less than 100 hours.

A total endurance rating of 88 hours was achieved by the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, 18 hours less than the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Except from that, all other battery times—calls, online, and video—are comparable to the earlier model and quite good.

Charging Speed

For its 5,000mAh battery, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ supports 120W HyperCharge. In keeping with the current eco-friendly craze, the device is packaged with that charger and a suitable 6A-rated cord.

This Xiaomi phone supports Boost Charge mode, much like other models that can handle 120W charging. The catch is that it only functions when the phone’s screen is off in order to prevent overheating. This feature enables the fastest 120W charging possible. By default, the Boost option is disabled, but you may turn it on in the Battery settings.

As the phone can only charge at a rate of 60W to 80W without the Boost mode, that is how we conducted our charging test.

A fantastic pairing is the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and its 120W GaN charger. In just 5 minutes, we received 38% of a charge, while 81% of the battery was recharged in 15 minutes.

While we timed 95% of a full charge in 19 minutes—the time Xiaomi advertises—a complete charge took 23 minutes. We believe the small discrepancy of 4 minutes is readily explained by factors like room temperature, SIM card, connected accounts, among others, which do affect the charging time.

The phone received only warm charging power from the 120W fast charger.

We also conducted tests without the Boost mode, and the charging time is a little bit longer as was to be expected. We received 26% in 5 minutes, 58% in 15 minutes, and a complete charge in 30 minutes.

Speakers

There are two speakers on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. One of the speakers is located at the top of the phone and has two outlets: one for the top speaker and the other for the earpiece. The second one is positioned at the Redmi’s base.

Dolby Atmos enhancement is supported on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and is turned on by default. We experimented with using Dolby Atmos while listening to music, and we discovered that it made the experience better overall because it makes the speakers louder and the audio slightly clearer. Although the sound is certainly fuller when the Dolby Atmos enhancement is on, the bass and loudness are slightly reduced.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ received an Excellent rating on our loudness test, and that rating also best describes its audio quality, which includes strong vocals, ample bass, and enhanced high frequencies thanks to Dolby Atmos.

Yet there’s no denying the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ had a louder and fuller sound.

Software

Over older Android 12 is the Redmi Note 12 Pro+’s most recent MIUI 14 operating system. The developers of MIUI 14 improved the system architecture at the level of the Android Kernel with resource scheduling for CPU, GPU, and memory, smaller system firmware sizes, and reduced memory utilisation.

Let’s quickly review the changes. Only eight system apps are locked, a significant improvement over earlier MIUI versions. Some cool improvements include a choice to turn off persistent alerts and automatic compression for apps that are not being utilised.

We were surprised to discover that several of the MIUI 14’s anticipated new features weren’t yet available on our Redmi Note 12 Pro+. Maybe some of the new features will be released with upgrades in the future. For example, our unit doesn’t have the new dynamic character widgets, but it does have the new bigger folder design.

Moreover, we couldn’t locate the Xiaomi wireless accessory cross-device switching controls, the duplicate file merger, or the new family account features. Improved text extraction and identification from gallery photos was also absent.

Users will feel right at home because MIUI hasn’t changed significantly aside from these few adjustments.

This time, the divide between a notification shade and Control Center is activated by default, which is likely for the best. We thought it was really practical and a good way to inform people of MIUI’s distinctive UI philosophy. If you don’t like it, you can always go back to the regular notification shade using one-button toggles.

The recent applications menu, home screen, and general settings menu all function normally. The search bar has been positioned at the bottom of the screen for convenience, and the app drawer is also turned on by default. For quicker navigation, there are both pre-made and custom app categories.

The MIUI task switcher presents the apps vertically and offers various helpful shortcuts, unlike the usual recent apps menu. You can launch apps in floating windows there. Only one floating app can be active at once, though. Simply enable the Sidebar if you want a quicker shortcut to apps that support free-form windows.

Interestingly, the Sidebar varies according to the situation. While the Sidebar functions as a video toolbox in video programmes, it offers a few gaming-related capabilities in games. It enables you to open video apps in pop-up windows, Screenshot, Record screen, Cast, and Play Video without the need for a Premium subscription on YouTube, among other sites. The only restriction is that you must first whitelist the apps where you want to enable the feature.

As usual, a significant component of MIUI is customization. You can customise the system’s Always-on display’s appearance and UI theme. There is a Themes store that offers you a variety of options in addition to the ones that come pre-installed on the device. The themes itself alter the system icons and ringtones in addition to the overall design.

Going on to privacy and security, MIUI has a system Security app pre-installed. In addition to offering an additional layer of virus protection, the software also centryalises several privacy settings. It can modify battery behaviour, manage your blacklist, monitor or restrict your data consumption, and release some RAM. Additionally, it can control the rights granted to your installed apps, specify how particular programmes behave when the battery is low, and impose limitations just on specific apps.

The Memory Extension feature in MIUI 14 is enabled by default (you can disable it if you like). For the machine we used for this review, we had a choice of internal storage with RAM expansion of 2GB, 3GB, or 5GB. Here, less significant memory blocks ought to go.

The side-mounted fingerprint reader is quick and dependable when it comes to security. Moreover, for the scanning trigger, you have the option of Touch or Push.

There are three multimedia apps that are exclusive to MIUI: Gallery, Music, and Mi Video (both with local and streaming options). Also included is a MIUI File manager. Of course, the Mi Remote software makes advantage of the built-in IR blaster.

Overall, MIUI 14 was a slight improvement over MIUI 13. On our Redmi Note 12 Pro+ device, at least. It’s still quick and movable like before. The haptics on this device have received extra attention from Xiaomi, and we found the motor to be precise, powerful, and sharp. If you think the haptic feedback is too weak or intrusive, you can even change the intensity.

It is commonly known that some MIUI ROMs incorporate advertising in the built-in apps. Moreover, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has built-in advertising “recommendations”.

Although it is a little tedious to do so because you must do it for each system app that uses them, you may disable those. For instance, you can simply click the settings gear and turn off recommendations if you find the app scanner’s adverts annoying. Advertising under Settings->About in the File Manager ought should accomplish that. Go to Settings in Themes and turn off Suggestions. Even while it’s not ideal, you can at least get rid of them all. Keep in mind that some opt-outs only last for 30 days; after that, you must re-enable them. once more.

Performance

The Dimensity 1080 chipset by MediaTek powers the Redmi Note 12 Pro+. The Dimensity 920 in the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is an upgraded model with slightly increased performance, improved efficiency, and strengthened camera support.

Here, the camera capabilities of the processor represent the biggest advances. With the Imagiq ISP, the new Dimensity 1080 can handle picture data from sensors up to 200MP (up from 108MP previously). Hardware-accelerated HDR video at a maximum resolution of 4K is mentioned, however this is an old feature.

With two Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.6GHz (up from 2.5GHz), this new Dimensity 1080 5G chipset offers marginally improved performance. The six Cortex-A55 cores are still rated at 2.0GHz.

The chipset is still produced using the 6nm technology, and the GPU is the same Mali-G68. When compared to devices using the previous chip, benchmark scores could not significantly improve from a performance perspective.

There is only one memory configuration for the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ available globally: 8GB LPDDR4X RAM + 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. The Pro models this year don’t support microSD expansion.

We began by performing the standard CPU benchmarks. As you can see, there is no difference between the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ (DM920) and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ in terms of CPU performance (DM1080). Although not the quickest in its pricing range, the CPU will not let you down.

Let’s examine the stability and continuous performance of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ before coming to any judgements.

Although the CPU Throttle test showed 72% stability, you can see that the phone often maintained 90% stability, earning it an exceptional rating.

Another outstanding result came from the GPU stress test: 99.6% stability.

With enough hardware, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ offers respectable performance in its category. Gaming and multitasking were both enjoyable. Although it certainly isn’t the highest rated smartphone on the market or in its class, we had no real-world experiences with it that made us yearn for more.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ performed admirably throughout the long haul and had excellent thermals and stability; it never got hot, just warm.

Camera

Similar to the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ boasts three cameras on the back and one on the front. A 200MP OIS primary (up from 108MP), an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro camera are included in the back arrangement. A 16MP imager is utilised by the selfie camera.

Since the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, the main camera has undergone a significant makeover; in fact, it seems to be the only one to receive an update. The 200MP Samsung HPX 1/1.4″ sensor in the primary in the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has 0.56 m pixels and a Tetra2Pixel colour filter, making it the smallest 200MP sensor Samsung has produced to date. The HP1 (200MP, 1/1.22″, 0.64 m) is used by the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, whereas the HP2 (200MP, 1/1.3″, 0.6 m) is used by the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The 24mm f/1.6 stabilised (OIS) lens is attached to the sensor. Moreover, because of the Tetra2pixel RGB Bayer Pattern colour filter, which combines 16 pixels into 1, the sensor effectively produces 12MP images by default.

A 16mm f/2.2 lens is mounted below an 8MP Samsung S5K4H7 ISOCELL Slim sensor with 1.12 m pixels for the ultrawide camera. Infinity is the fixed focal point.

The 24mm f/2.4 lens and fixed focus at 4 cm are used by the macro camera, which has a 2MP OmniVision OV02B1 sensor.

Finally, a 16MP Sony IMX 471 1/3″ sensor with 1.0 m pixels and an f/2.4 lens is used for the front camera. Also fixed is the focus.

The Redmi 12 Pro+’s camera app is largely the same as that on other Xiaomi devices. You can tap on the modes you can see to switch to them immediately, but side swipes are the standard method of changing modes. By selecting the More tab and then the edit button, you can add, remove, and rearrange modes in the main rolodex. You can also get to that page from the settings menu.

The flash mode switch, the HDR switch, and the AI toggle are all located at the far end of the viewfinder. Moreover, there is a hamburger menu that offers extra choices including aspect ratio, a self-timer, grid lines, a Macro switch, and a shortcut to the settings. Except for the High-res 50MP/200MP mode, which outputs at maximum resolution, none of the cameras include a setting to control the output resolution.

There is a camera zoom switch on the near end that can be used in one of two ways. To start, simply tap one of the four dots that stand for the ultra-wide (0.6x), primary (1x), or primary (2x digital zoom) options. Alternately, tapping the active magnification will reveal more zoom possibilities.

There is a Pro mode that is very competent and allows you to change the shooting settings on your own. You may choose from 4 different white balance settings or adjust the light temperature with a slider. You can also manually focus with the option of peaking, and you can adjust the shutter speed and ISO according on whether you’re using a primary or ultrawide angle camera.

Both the primary and ultrawide cameras have a night mode.

Daylight Photos

While utilising the usual Picture mode on the main camera, 12MP photographs are saved, and they are excellent. There are many settled details. Well-developed foliage and other minor details are visible. Even though there is some oversharpening, it is acceptable.

No photographs have any noise. The photographs don’t have this unnaturally HDR-like appearance, and the dynamic range is good without being excessive. In fact, you could argue that there is a little too much contrast, which makes the shadows inky and gloomy with few details.

Ultimately, despite a slight bump in saturation, the colour representation is true to life.

Given its excellent resolution, one could anticipate that the Redmi Note 12 Pro+’s digital zoom feature, which offers a 2x option, would be of the highest calibre.

The images taken at a 2x zoom are acceptable, although they are not as sharp as we would have wanted. The only difference between them and a conventional crop and upscaled is that they are slightly more detailed. If this had been trimmed from the 50MP or 200MP output, it may have been much better, but they are plainly not.

Short version: The 2x zoom provides far less detailed photographs than the 1x mode, but they are still of decent quality and useful if you do not require them in full resolution.

Speaking of high-resolution mode, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ it is referred to as Ultra HD and by default stores 50MP images. Moreover, a 200MP toggle is present.

The 50MP high-resolution images provide greater clarity and definition, enabling you to capture details that were previously inaccessible, such as wall texts, licence plates, and better faces. The output is more realistic because all of the 50MP samples we got are clear and detailed and lack the overly sharpened and too contrasty appearance of the standard photos.

You can crop the centre of these images to obtain 2x zoomed images that are significantly more detailed than those that are saved by the camera app by default.

The only benefit of the 200MP option, which preserves upscaled 50MP photographs, is that you waste more gigabytes (one shot takes up around 40MB).

Ultra-wide Camera

For an Ultra-wide angle camera, the 8MP ultrawide shots produced unexpectedly nice results with lots of fine detail. The dynamic range is decent, the contrast is great, the noise is exceptionally low, and the colours are generally correct.

Although the dynamic range could be somewhat improved in this instance, the camera nevertheless captures natural-looking, clear, and detailed images. And the corners are perfectly straightened by the automated distortion correction.

Macro Camera

The 2MP macro images are good-looking; they have superb saturation and a high level of detail. If the images were taken in adequate lighting and with a sufficient dynamic range, the noise is minimal throughout.

It will take some time and numerous out-of-focus photographs to determine the distance since the focus is fixed at 4 cm away.

Portrait mode

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ does not include a depth sensor, although Portrait mode is still available. Algorithms determine the depth of field once the portraits are taken with the primary camera. The samples we took with the Note 12 Pro+ are also fine; the blur and subject separation are both good. Low dynamic range and average detail characterise the photo’s average photo quality.

Selfie Camera

It looks that the 16MP selfie camera on this Xiaomi phone, as well as many others before it, has a Quad-Bayer filter. It produces good selfies with a focused subject, vibrant colours, and strong contrast. Since this is a Quad-Bayer imager, which is designed to save 4MP photographs rather than the 16MP that it really does, the detail is acceptable but far from good.

Although the dynamic range is limited, using HDR mode will give you a well developed background.

Even though they are only average, we are pleased with the selfies we snapped.

Low-light photos

It looks that the 16MP selfie camera on this Xiaomi phone, as well as many others before it, has a Quad-Bayer filter. It produces good selfies with a focused subject, vibrant colours, and strong contrast. Since this is a Quad-Bayer imager, which is designed to save 4MP photographs rather than the 16MP that it really does, the detail is acceptable but far from good.

Although the dynamic range is limited, using HDR mode will give you a well developed background.

Even though they are only average, we are pleased with the selfies we snapped.

Here are the Auto Night pictures that we shot with the main camera; they just take a fraction of a second to take. They have great colour saturation, superb exposure, outstanding dynamic range, and more than enough detail for low-light shots. Even in the darkest of these images, there is little to no noise, therefore we’d say these are some good night images that can stand up to even flagship ones.

Our only complaint is that the shadows are once more overly dark, making it impossible to make out any detail.

If you choose the dedicated Night Mode, it will take a few seconds to capture and store a picture. The picture will turn out a little bit brighter than the Auto picture and get a little bit darker in the shadows. Undoubtedly, the modification is for the better, but it’s only a slight improvement.

Finally, turning off the Auto night mode results in much crisper, more detailed photographs with accurate colour saturation. The dynamic range is low because there are many blown highlights, but if the sharpness and shadow detail are your top concerns, the Picture mode without Auto Night Mode will provide images on par with top-tier cameras.

When photographing at 2x zoom, the Auto Night Mode does not appear to activate. Although the detail is not as stunning, the photographs are still fairly beautiful, bright and vivid, with little noise.

Even though the Night Mode in 2x improves dynamic range and exposure, the photographs it records are really poorly detailed.

The Auto (i.e., without Night Mode) ultrawide images have acceptable quality and decent colours, but they are dark and a little noisy. It has a low dynamic range.

The dynamic range and exposure are both enhanced by the Night Mode, but the detail suffers noticeably and is drastically reduced.

Video recording

The primary camera on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ can record 4K video at 30 frames per second. The 2MP macro camera supports [email protected] while the ultrawide camera’s maximum resolution is [email protected]. Finally, the primary and selfie cameras both support 1080p at 60 frames per second.

All cameras, with the exception of the macro, have an electronic stabilisation that is constantly active. Unfortunately, it is incompatible with [email protected] and 4K modes.

Audio is always recorded in stereo at a bitrate of 256Kbps.

Our Verdict

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is a fantastic midrange smartphone with an eye-catching glass casing that is IP53-rated and one superb Dolby Vision display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and 10-bit colour depth. We do value the consistently strong performance across the board.

We were thrilled with the Redmi Note 12 Pro+’s 200MP primary camera’s photos and videos, but even its basic 8MP ultrawide camera turned out to be a capable performer. The selfies are also not awful. The Note 12 Pro+ can be regarded as a good cameraphone on a budget because of all of these factors.

Not to mention the powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and the astonishingly quick 120W wired charging.

Of course, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a few flaws. For this generation, Xiaomi has discontinued the microSD expansion, and the speedier Dimensity 1300 chipset could have been a better option than the slower Dimensity 1080 variant. With the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, standby performance and audio quality have declined, which we didn’t enjoy.

Overall, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is an excellent value for the money, inflation adjusted of course, and any Redmi lover would be content with this smartphone. But since the Redmi Note no longer has a monopoly on the market, you should, as always, think over your options before making it your primary device.

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