Redmi Note 12 4G price in India discounted ahead of Redmi Note 13 launch: should you buy?

Redmi Note 12 4G deal in India

• Redmi Note 12 4G launched in India at Rs 14,999 for the 6GB/64GB model and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB/128GB version.

• As a part of the deal, the handset is now available for Rs 11,999 and Rs 13,999 for the same models on Flipkart.
• Additionally, Flipkart is offering Rs 1,500 instant discount through HDFC, SBI, and AXIS Bank cards.
• This brings down the price to Rs 10,499 and Rs 12,499.
• The Redmi Note 12 4G comes in Lunar Black, Sunrise Gold and Ice Blue colours.

Redmi Note 12 4G specifications

• Display: The Redmi Note 12 4G flaunts a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 1080 × 2400 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
• Processor: The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 685 with Adreno 610 GPU.
• Software: The Redmi phone boots Android 13-based MIUI 14 custom skin out of the box.
• Cameras: There is a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 primary camera sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro camera, and LED flash. For selfies and video chats, we get a 16MP shooter on the front.
• Memory and Storage: 6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB/128GB UFS 2.2 storage, which is further expandable via a microSD card slot.
• Battery: There is a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
• Others: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner and infrared sensor.
• Connectivity: Dual-SIM, 4G, WiFi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Glonass, and a USB Type-C port.

Should you buy the Redmi Note 12 4G?

The Redmi Note 12 4G at Rs 10,499 has a lot going on for it. You get an FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This will offer a crisp and immersive visual experience while gaming or consuming content. The 120Hz refresh rate should offer smooth animations and transitions. 

There is a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 primary camera and this should click decent images in good daylight and during ample light conditions. The 16MP shooter on the front should be able to click sharp selfies. There is a large 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The phone should last an entire day with moderate usage and when you run out of battery, the 33W adapter should juice it up in no time.

While all these sound good, the lack of 5G support is a disappointment given how the quick adoption of the latest network has been across the country. For the same Rs 10,499, you get various other 5G phones like the POCO M6 5G, POCO M6 Pro 5G, and others. However, with those, there are certain downgrades like an IPS panel, moderate optics, and slower charging speeds.

The answer is clear, if you want a well-rounded phone, the Redmi Note 12 4G is a decent offering. You can get an AMOLED display, better cameras, a large battery and fast charging speeds. But if 5G is your requirement, you have better options, especially with Redmi Note 13 5G's launch around the corner.