Lu Weibing, President of Chinese Xiaomi Group and CEO of Redmi, previously confirmed that the company will update the Redmi Note series every six months. The Redmi Note 11 series arrived last year and according to the timetable, it’s time for Xiaomi to release the long-awaited Redmi Note 12 series in China and around the world.
Xiaomi officials have revealed that the Note series will go back and forth, one for performance and one for experience. Based on recent developments, the upcoming Note 12 series has received certifications and could be released soon. Let’s take a closer look at the Redmi Note 12 series, specifications, features and launch timeline.
According to a previous report from Digital Chat Station, the Note 12 series, codenamed L16, is already in development. The series also includes a device with the code L16U, which could be the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G.
Redmi Note 12 Series Specifications
Recently, network access licenses have been granted to two new Xiaomi models: 22041216UC and 22041216C. According to Digital Chat Station, these model numbers are part of the Redmi Note 12 series.
The upcoming Redmi Note 12 series, according to DCS, will be equipped with a high-performance MediaTek processor and not Dimensity 8100. It is possible that MediaTek Dimensity 1300 or MediaTek Dimensity 8000 processors will be used in the Redmi Note 12 series.
The Dimensity 1300 is a continuation of the Dimensity 1200 SoC. It features an octa-core processor developed with TSMC’s 6nm technology, with an ultra-large 3GHz Cortex-A78 core, three large Cortex A-78 cores, and four efficient Cortex A-55 cores.
The MediaTek Dimensity 8000 and 8100 have four huge Cortex-A78 processor cores and four smaller A55 processor cores. Both chipsets also feature the Mali-G610 MC6 GPU. According to MediaTek, the Dimensity 8100 hits 170fps in GFXBench Manhattan benchmarks, while the Dimensity 8000 hits 140fps.
The Redmi Note 12 series is expected to have a unique industrial style that will set it apart from other smartphones. The Redmi Note 12 series, according to DCS, features a distinctive industrial style, high performance and extended battery life. The Note 12 series is likely to debut around May 2022.