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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (2.05 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v13, upgradable to newer HyperOS / Android versions |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | MIUI 14 / HyperOS |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Multi-layer graphite sheet heat dissipation with virtual RAM expansion technology for smooth multitasking and gaming stability |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 6.43" 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode 3.0, 1000 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| Brightness | 700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.43 inches (16.33 cm, 99.8 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL HM2 |
| Aperture | f/1.9 (wide), f/2.2 (ultrawide), f/2.4 (macro) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Autofocus | Yes (PDAF) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP, f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/3.06", 1.0µm) |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Center punch-hole cutout) |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Width | 73.87 mm |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green |
| Height | 159.87 mm |
| Weight | 176 grams |
| IP Rating | IP53 |
| Thickness | 8.09 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | Fast, 33W wired charging (100% in ~58 minutes advertised) |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 1 TB via dedicated microSDXC card slot |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5), dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Virtual proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes (Virtual proximity sensing) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual stereo speakers |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, dual stereo speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio certification |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Helio G96 Processor, 108MP Samsung HM2 Triple Camera with 8MP Ultra-Wide, 6.43" 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED Display with 1000 nits Peak Brightness, 5000 mAh Battery with 33W Fast Charging, Dual Stereo Speakers with Hi-Res Audio, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, FM Radio, Infrared Blaster, Dedicated microSD Slot up to 1TB, IP53 Dust and Splash Resistance |
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S delivers high-resolution photography, compact one-handed ergonomics, and punchy AMOLED visuals to the mid-range segment, pairing a 108MP camera system with MediaTek's Helio G96 chipset, dual stereo speakers, and 33W fast charging, available via unofficial import channels in Bangladesh. It features a pocket-friendly 6.43-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) AMOLED DotDisplay offering a fluid 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, DCI-P3 wide color gamut, up to 1000 nits peak brightness, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode 3.0, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, it is powered by the 12nm MediaTek MT6781 Helio G96 octa-core processor clocked up to 2.05GHz, coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM (with virtual RAM expansion support) and up to 256GB of fast UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated microSDXC card slot. For photography, it features an AI triple camera system headlined by a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM2 primary sensor with 9-in-1 pixel binning and dual-native ISO, an 8MP 118° ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor, paired with a 16MP front-facing punch-hole selfie camera. Driven by an enduring 5000 mAh battery supported by 33W fast wired charging via USB Type-C (100% in ~58 mins), a side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an FM radio, NFC, an infrared blaster, IP53 dust and splash resistance, and running MIUI 14 based on Android 13, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S provides crisp 108MP details, rich multimedia immersion, and comfortable lightweight ergonomics.
| Display Type | AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch, 180Hz touch sampling rate |
| Pixel Density | 409 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with center punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.64 % |
| Video FPS |
| 30 fps |
| Resolution | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF) + 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (1/4.0", 1.12µm) + 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode, Portrait Mode, 108MP Ultra HD Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Touch to focus, 9-in-1 pixel binning (2.1µm Super Pixel), Dual-native ISO, Film Camera filters |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps, 1280x720 @ 30fps |
| Image Resolution | 12000 x 9000 Pixels |
| Camera Features |
| HDR, AI Beautify, AI Portrait Mode, Face Unlock |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 (1080p) @ 30fps, 1280x720 @ 30fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Dust and splash resistant |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Compact ergonomic flat-edge frame with featherlight 176g body, dual-tone camera island, and side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| User Available Storage |
| Depends on system usage |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Infrared | Yes |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Bluetooth | v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |









