Equipped with the latest Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset that provides compatibility with 5G network, Redmi Note 12R was recently launched by Xiaomi in China. While Xiaomi has yet to confirm any global plans for the device, speaker Kaczper Skrzypek suggests that the device may launch in international markets under a different name.

According to a recent tweet by Kacper Skrzypek, Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 12R is expected to be launched worldwide under the name Redmi 12 5G. Also for Indian customers, the device is likely to be sold as the Poco M6 Pro 5G. It is important to note that the Poco M5 Pro has not been launched in India, suggesting that the brand may abandon it altogether and introduce the M6 ​​Pro 5G instead. You can check out the technical specifications of the Redmi Note 12R below.

Features of Redmi Note 12R

The Redmi Note 12R is equipped with a punch-hole camera body and has a 6.79-inch LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate. The 240Hz touch sampling rate ensures a smooth touch response, while DC Dimming improves screen quality.

Powering the device is the recently introduced Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset that provides 5G connectivity. It’s paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, providing plenty of room for storage and multitasking.

On the photography front, the smartphone has a dual camera setup on the back that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front panel has a 5-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

The phone runs Android 13 operating system with its own MIUI 14 UI on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging for long-lasting use.