Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery

Display6.67" 1080 x 2400 pixels
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
Main camera200MP
Battery4300 mAh
Redmi Note 12 Discovery product photo
7.2GoSolo score

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands
1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced
2022, October 27
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
162.9 x 76 x 9 mm (6.41 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
207.5 g (7.34 oz)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Durability
IP53 dust protected and water resistant (vertical water sprays)

Display

Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
Size
6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)

Platform

OS
Android 12, MIUI 13
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4

Memory

Card slot
No
Internal
256GB 8GB RAM
Type
UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Modules
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/1.9, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps

Selfie Camera

Module
16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Features
HDR · 1080p@30/60fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
Yes

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
NFC
Yes
Radio
Unspecified
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Charging
210W wired, PD3.0, 66% in 5 min, 100% in 9 min

Misc

Colors
Black
Models
22101316UP
GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways
display
OLED, 120Hz, 900 nits peakThe 6.67-inch OLED screen at 1080x2400 and 120Hz refresh keeps scrolling smooth, and the 900-nit brightness (HBM) means you can read outdoors even in direct sunlight, though typical brightness is 500 nits.
performance
Dimensity 1080, Mali-G68 MC4The octa-core MediaTek chip (2x2.6GHz Cortex-A78, 6x2.0GHz Cortex-A55) and Mali-G68 can handle most everyday apps and lighter mobile games at high settings; demanding titles like Genshin Impact will require lower graphics.
camera
200MP main, f/1.7, OISThe 1/1.4-inch sensor with optical image stabilization and PDAF captures sharp detail in daylight; the wide aperture helps low-light shots, while the 8MP 119-degree ultrawide is useful for landscapes or group photos.
battery
4300mAh, roughly 1 day moderate useA 4300mAh capacity with moderate brightness and mixed use typically yields about 18 to 20 hours before you need to charge; heavy gaming or video playback reduces that to around 10 to 12 hours.
charging
210W wired, 9 min to fullThe 210W wired charger with USB PD 3.0 reaches 66 percent in just 5 minutes and a full charge in around 9 minutes, making it one of the fastest charging phones available.
durability
IP53 splash protection, glass bodyIP53 rating means the phone tolerates dust and vertical water spray (like light rain), but is not dust-tight and cannot survive submersion; the all-glass design is attractive but prone to scratches and drops.
connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, 3.5mm jack5G bands (1/3/5/8/28/38/41/77/78) provide fast downloads where available; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supports gigabit-class speeds, NFC enables tap-to-pay, and the 3.5mm headphone jack lets you use any wired earbuds.
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