Redmi Note 12 First Impression Review

There are already lots of smartphone brands making the mid range smartphones, choosing the right one boils down to overall usage and functions it can whether in photography, performance & looks, which Redmi Note 12 has it all, it’s the latest addition to Xiaomi’s popular Note series (Redmi is under Xiaomi) , and at first look, it certainly catches my attention with its sleek design and large display, it reminds me of an iPhone. As a mid-range Phone, it aims to offer a balance between performance, features, and price. Here’s my 1st impression of the Redmi Note 12.

Redmi Note 12 Hardware and Design

In the hardware design and look, the Redmi Note 12 adopts a modern and elegant design structure. It features a semi slim unit with a glossy back panel, which gives it a premium look and feel.

The Redmi Note 12 fits comfortably in your hand and the button locations are intuitive, I like the placement of the fingerprint sensor which is located at the power button . The bezels around the display are fairly slim, although there is a small chin at the bottom. Overall, the design is furnished and should appeal to many users.

Moving on to the display, the Redmi Note 12 boasts a large IPS LCD panel measuring around 6.5 inches. The resolution appears to be crisp and vibrant, offering an immersive viewing experience for multimedia consumption, gaming, and browsing. The colors seem accurate, and the brightness levels are decent, ensuring good visibility even under direct sunlight. It would have been great to see an AMOLED panel, but considering the price range, the LCD display seems satisfactory.

Redmi Note 12 Usage

In terms of function and usage, the Redmi Note 12 is equipped with a Snapdragon 685 processor, which is common for mid-range chipset. It is more than sufficient capacity for everyday tasks, multitasking, and even some basic gaming. The RAM and storage configurations , this variant has 6GB RAM and it runs many applications at acceptable performance and caters more to different user needs.

Redmi Note 12 Camera

As a matter of fact, Xiaomi is very known for its camera capabilities, and the Redmi Note 12 seems to inherit that too. It has a versatile camera setup, including a primary sensor, ultra-wide-angle lens, and  a macro or depth sensor. The Redmi Note 12 camera system delivers decent and clear image output in various lighting environments, and it  also supports AI-powered features for improved photo captures. I took it forward to try the camera performance and it didn’t disappoint in terms of the quality of the photos.

Redmi Note 12 Photo Image Captures

Regarding the Android OS, the Redmi Note 12 runs on MIUI 14, Xiaomi’s custom GUI, on top of Android 13. MIUI 14 offers manageable and highly customizable settings, though it has been criticized in the past for being slow and having a lot of useless apps and ads. Hopefully, Xiaomi will improve on this to improve the user experience and reduce unnecessary apps and software.

For the battery capacity, the Redmi Note 12  comes with a sizable battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is already a huge power that can last a full day of usage without charge. This should provide ample power to get through a full day of gaming without needing to charge frequently .

Redmi Note 12 Impression

Overall, my first impression of the Redmi Note 12 has been great. It is a promising midrange smartphone with a sleek design, a large screen display, suitable performance, and a great camera system. To have a more detailed and accurate review of the Redmi note 12,  I will do a thorough test and test the device’s overall performance, camera captures, battery life during gaming, and just overall experience.

Redmi Note 12 Price and Availability

4+128GB | Php 8,999 (online exclusive)

6+128GB | Php 9,999

8+128GB | Php 10,999

You can buy the Redmi Note 12 at the Xiaomi official Online Shops

Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.ph/xiaomi-official-store-global/

Shopee: https://shopee.ph/xiaomiofficialstore.ph

TikTok Shop: https://www.tiktok.com/@xiaomiphilippines

List of Xiaomi Stores: https://buy.mi.com/ph/service/wheretobuy

Official Website: https://event.mi.com/ph/redmi-note-12-series