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In conjunction with the Xiaomi Fan Festival 2023, Xiaomi has announced the highly anticipated release of the Redmi Note 23 Series in Malaysia! Featuring three exciting devices, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 12 5G, and Redmi Note 12, the popular lineup will be available with exclusive Fan Festival promotions between April 6 to April 15.
Once again, Redmi delivers remarkable upgrades to its smartphones and brings high-end smartphone features accessible to more people. The Redmi Note 12 Series features improvements in the camera system, battery life, charging speed, and design, all within an affordable price range.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G Specs
- Display: 6.67" FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay, 2400 x 1080
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1080, Octa-core CPU, up to 2.6GHz
- GPU: Mali-G68
- Memory: 8GB + 256GB
- Rear Camera: 200MP wide camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera
- Front Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Features: LiquidCool Technology
- IP Rating: IP53 Splash-proof tested
- Dimensions: 162.9mm x 76mm x 8.98mm
The most interesting model of the Redmi Note 12 series is the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, which has a triple camera system, making it the most powerful camera among the Redmi Note 12 series. It has a 200MP main camera with optical image stabilization, an ultra-wide camera, and a macro camera that aims to redefine photography for upper mid-range smartphones.
Besides that, it also features powerful AI software algorithms, elevated image processing speed, and other features that complement the phone’s camera usage experience.
According to Redmi, photos taken with the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G in darker settings are clearer thanks to the phone's lens which allows for a 159% improvement in low-light capture. The main camera also has Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) which is an anti-glare coating that gives you better image performance in complex lighting.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G also has camera software like Xiaomi AI Image Solution and Xiaomi ProCut which can automatically detect the subjects and features enhanced image quality together with accelerated image processing speed. The AI assistance offers you options for photo editing and post-production as well as allows you to take effortless photo compositions. The AI can also differentiate between human and animal subjects.
Battery-wise, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has a 5,000 mAh with 120W HyperCharge which gives you a full charge in 19 minutes. It also has Xiaomi’s Suge P1 chipset which can improve battery health and efficiency. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor for high performance when gaming, image creation and video taking, paired with a 3,000 mm2 total heat dissipation area for the cooling system.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes with a flagship 120Hz refresh rate which lets you scroll and play games with little lag. The screen is made from Flow AMOLED which is the first-ever flexible AMOLED in the Redmi Note Series. It has slimmer bezels for a more immersive experience, and the display also improves colour performance which increases the brightness and lets you experience 1 billion colours with smooth graduation between colours and shades.
It also has Dolby Vision so you can game and watch videos at the best quality with its magnificent display regardless of light conditions. The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is made from a new material that’s made with an advanced CMF process and polished glass which gives you a premium look. Its design has a balance of artistic and aesthetic, which is available in three colours. Polar White, Sky Blue and Midnight Black.
Redmi Note 12 Pro
Redmi Note 12 Pro Specs
- Display: 6.67" FHD+ Flow AMOLED display, 2400 x 1080
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1080, Octa-core CPU, up to 2.6GHz
- GPU: Mali-G68
- IP Rating: IP53 Splash-proof tested
- Rear Camera: IMX766 50MP wide camera+8MP+2MP Al triple rear camera
- Front Camera: 16MP front camera
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Dimensions: 162.9mm x 76mm x 8.98mm
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G makes the IMX766 sensor available to a wider audience. It is a versatile sensor which allows the smartphone to capture more light and give high-quality, bright and clearer pictures. The main camera has fast and accurate all-pixel autofocus, even in low-light conditions. It gives faster image processing and focus capabilities while providing an impressive photography experience and lets you capture moments in high clarity.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G also has Xiaomi’s Imaging Engine which is a camera software that detects the subject and improves image quality with computational photography, this will also increase the image processing speed. It also comes with Night Mode 2.0 and a new set of Film camera filters.
Redmi’s new smartphone also comes with a powerful 5,000mAh battery that lets the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G keep up with your lifestyle, even if you are streaming videos or playing games. You also don’t need to worry about charging since it has a 67W turbocharging that lets you recharge all day’s power in just 15 minutes. It is also powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080 Processor.
The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G also has a 120 Flow AMOLED like the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. But, the design is more minimalistic with its sleek, flat back for a more sophisticated feel, perfect for those who prefer both visuals and functional performance in a smartphone. It comes in Polar White, Sky Blue, and Midnight Black.
Redmi Note 12
Redmi Note 12 Specs
- Display: 6.67" FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay, 2400 x 1080
- Performance: Snapdragon 685, Octa-core CPU, up to 2.6GHz
- GPU: Mali-G68
- Memory: 8GB + 256GB
- Rear Camera: 50MP+8MP+2MP AI triple rear camera
- Front Camera: 13MP front camera
- Battery: 5000mAh
- IP Rating: IP53 Splash-proof tested
- Dimensions: 162.9mm x 76mm x 8.98mm
The Redmi Note 12 has a bright, stunning and colourful AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Redmi boasts that it is one of the best displays in its category thanks to its 6.67” FHD+ display with DCI-P3 that gives you a wide colour gamut. Much like the others in the Note 12 series, you can scroll through, play games and watch videos smoothly while enjoying the display’s colour transitions. The high-brightness mode can get up to 700 nits so you can easily take photos in bright settings as well. It also has an Always-On display you can access by double tapping the screen.
It comes with the Snapdragon 685 Mobile Platform that gives you a seamless multitasking experience and a 6nm process that boosts the power efficiency of the 2.8GHz CPU with up to 8GB of RAM. So, you can switch between apps and do various tasks without dealing with lag. You also don’t need to worry about running out of space thanks to its 128 GB of storage.
The Redmi Note 12 comes with a 5,000 mAh battery which lets you use it for a long time before having to charge it again, and 33W fast charging with MMT technology to give you a stable and efficient charging process.
The camera comes with 50MP, an ultra-wide camera and a macro camera for great photos with any lighting. Just like the others in the Note 12 series, it has Night Mode for when you want to take photos in darker scenarios and Portrait Mode that lets your subjects stand out. The Redmi Note 12 comes in DotDisplay stylish flat frames that look premium and feels durable. It comes in Onyx Gray, Mint Green and Ice Blue.
Pricing and Availability
You can now pre-order the Redmi Note 12 series until April 13 via authorized Xiaomi stores, official Xiaomi retailers or from Xiaomi’s official Lazada and Shopee page.
The Redmi Note 12 will be available in 6GB+128GB from April 6 until April 14 with an early bird price of RM 659 and a free Redmi Smart Band 2. On April 14 onwards, you can purchase it for RM 699 and get a free Redmi Buds 4 Lite.
If you purchase the Redmi Note 12 series in stores from April 6 to April 13, you can get the Redmi Smart Band 2, and from April 14th onwards, you can get free Redmi Buds 4 Lite while stocks last.
Xiaomi Fan Festival 2023
The Xiaomi Fan Festival is back again this year with more amazing activities and promotions to offer from now until 15 April 2023!
To the unfamiliar, the Xiaomi Fan Festival is an annual event that celebrates Xiaomi's founding anniversary in April 2010. It aims to create meaningful experiences that bring the brand and its fans closer together. Anyone can be a Xiaomi fan and enjoy exclusive discounts and fun activities on the Xiaomi Official Website.
These are some of the freebies you can get during the Xiaomi Fan Festival this year:
To get a FREE Redmi Smartband 2, purchase the
- Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G at RM 1599, or
- Redmi Note 12 at RM 799
To get a FREE Redmi Buds 4, purchase the
- Xiaomi 13 Pro (12GB+256GB) at RM 4,599 or
- Xiaomi 13 (12GB+256GB) at RM 3,499.
You'll also get a pair of Xiaomi In-Ear Headphones Basic when you purchase the Redmi 12C (4GB+128GB). And finally, the Redmi Pad will also come with an RM20 Xiaomi Store voucher!
From now till April 16, customers and fans will receive a free Xiaomi Bunny Doll sticky note holder if they participate in certain activities, including sending their Xiaomi or Redmi smartphones for repairs at any Xiaomi Service Center. Plus, you'll also be eligible for the sticky note holder if you take creative photos with the Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone with Xiaomi watermark and post it on Facebook or Twitter. Don't forget to tag Xiaomi Support on Facebook (@XiaomiSupport) as well!