Redmi Note 12 5G Review: Beauty without Brain

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The Redmi Note 12 5G price in India starts from Rs 17,999 for 4GB of Ram and 128GB storage while the 6GB of Ram and 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 19,999.

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Verdict

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If you’re looking for a balanced smartphone and you don’t play lots of games then do consider the Redmi Note 12 5G otherwise, skip it.

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Also, do take look at POCO X4 Pro 5G because it’s a better option than the Redmi Note 12 5G.

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I strongly feel Redmi Note 12 5G should have been priced below Rs 15000 because that’s what this series of phones were.

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Yes, the Redmi Note 12 5G is worth buying however it does have some drawbacks like a weak processor and average cameras while the rest of the smartphone is good.

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Pros and Cons of Redmi Note 12 5G.

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PROS

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8. Hybrid Slot 9. Takes Useable Images Under Daylight

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CONS

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6. No in-display Fingerprint Sensor 7. Not the best Options for Gamers

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The Redmi Note 12 5G is not a bad smartphone, it’s just that, Redmi chooses the 120Hz AMOLED display over the powerful processor and didn’t launch 6GB Ram as the base variant.

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Still, it’s a good device considering it has 5G support and that’s it.

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Still, confused, do read my in-depth review of Redmi Note 12 5G by tapping down below.

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Redmi Note 12 5G Review: Beauty without Brain

The Redmi Note 12 5G price in India starts from Rs 17,999 for 4GB of Ram and 128GB storage while the 6GB of Ram and 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 19,999.

The Redmi Note 12 5G price in India starts from Rs 17,999 for 4GB of Ram and 128GB storage while the 6GB of Ram and 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 19,999.

Verdict

Verdict

If you’re looking for a balanced smartphone and you don’t play lots of games then do consider the Redmi Note 12 5G otherwise, skip it.

If you’re looking for a balanced smartphone and you don’t play lots of games then do consider the Redmi Note 12 5G otherwise, skip it.

Also, do take look at POCO X4 Pro 5G because it’s a better option than the Redmi Note 12 5G.

Also, do take look at POCO X4 Pro 5G because it’s a better option than the Redmi Note 12 5G.

I strongly feel Redmi Note 12 5G should have been priced below Rs 15000 because that’s what this series of phones were.

I strongly feel Redmi Note 12 5G should have been priced below Rs 15000 because that’s what this series of phones were.

Yes, the Redmi Note 12 5G is worth buying however it does have some drawbacks like a weak processor and average cameras while the rest of the smartphone is good.

Yes, the Redmi Note 12 5G is worth buying however it does have some drawbacks like a weak processor and average cameras while the rest of the smartphone is good.

Pros and Cons of Redmi Note 12 5G.

Pros and Cons of Redmi Note 12 5G.

PROS

PROS

1. Smooth 120Hz AMOLED Panel 2. Super Bright 1200nits Display 3. Decent Performance 4. Long Lasting Battery Life 5. 7 5G Bands Support 6. Clear Stereo Speakers 7. Longer and Stable Battery Life

1. Smooth 120Hz AMOLED Panel 2. Super Bright 1200nits Display 3. Decent Performance 4. Long Lasting Battery Life 5. 7 5G Bands Support 6. Clear Stereo Speakers 7. Longer and Stable Battery Life

8. Hybrid Slot 9. Takes Useable Images Under Daylight

8. Hybrid Slot 9. Takes Useable Images Under Daylight

CONS

CONS

1. Plastic Unibody 2.The 4GB base Variant is not the Ideal Choice 3. Still Runs on Android 12Charging Speed Could Have Been Fast 4. Cameras Suffer a lot under Low Light 5. Video comes out Unstable

1. Plastic Unibody 2.The 4GB base Variant is not the Ideal Choice 3. Still Runs on Android 12Charging Speed Could Have Been Fast 4. Cameras Suffer a lot under Low Light 5. Video comes out Unstable

6. No in-display Fingerprint Sensor 7. Not the best Options for Gamers

6. No in-display Fingerprint Sensor 7. Not the best Options for Gamers

Tap Me to View In-Depth Review of Redmi Note 12 5G.

Tap Me to View In-Depth Review of Redmi Note 12 5G.

The Redmi Note 12 5G is not a bad smartphone, it’s just that, Redmi chooses the 120Hz AMOLED display over the powerful processor and didn’t launch 6GB Ram as the base variant.

The Redmi Note 12 5G is not a bad smartphone, it’s just that, Redmi chooses the 120Hz AMOLED display over the powerful processor and didn’t launch 6GB Ram as the base variant.

Final Words

Final Words

Still, it’s a good device considering it has 5G support and that’s it.

Still, it’s a good device considering it has 5G support and that’s it.

Still, confused, do read my in-depth review of Redmi Note 12 5G by tapping down below.

Still, confused, do read my in-depth review of Redmi Note 12 5G by tapping down below.

Full Review

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