A few days ago, the smartphone was spotted in China Telecom’s database. Today, the Redmi Note 12R meets its users in the Chinese market. The product, which holds the title of being the first smartphone to use the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, aims to exceed performance expectations with a price tag of 1,099 Yen. Perhaps this is the model with the fastest processor in its segment.

The Redmi Note 12R is actually a model inspired by the Redmi 12. It shares many features with the Redmi 12. The biggest difference between the two is the switch from Helio G88 to Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. As a result, UI performance has been improved, allowing for smoother gaming experience. The newly introduced processor is Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, another difference between the two models is the absence of an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. Redmi Note 12R is equipped with a 50 MP dual camera.

All other features are the same as Redmi 12. The smartphone contains a 5,000 mAh battery and supports 18 W fast charging. Redmi Note 12R is equipped with a 6.79 inch LCD panel with 1080×2460 resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate, which provides a great viewing experience.

Memory options are: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. If you buy the new Redmi Note 12R from China Telecom, the 4GB+128GB variant will cost 999 Yen. But those who normally want to buy the same version ¥1099.