Redmi Note 12 Turbo to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2

Qualcomm recently launched the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset which is the company’s most powerful premium midrange offering to date. It is equipped with Quantum AI Engine that boosts its performance making the processor much faster than its predecessor. Now, Redmi has confirmed that its upcoming Redmi Note 12 Turbo which is all set to launch on March 23 will feature this latest chipset. On the other hand, Realme has also confirmed that Realme GT Neo 5 SE will feature the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset.

Redmi Note 12 Turbo specifications

While there have been confirmations from Xiaomi about it, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is expected to feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It is tipped to feature a triple camera setup on the back with a 50MP primary lens coupled with 8MP and 2MP lenses. However, the details about the selfie camera are still unknown. So far, the only confirmed specification of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC which will reportedly be paired with 12Gb RAM and 512Gb storage for the maxed-out variant. It is expected to house a massive 5500mAh battery with fast charging support of up to 67W and feature Android 13. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is rumoured to launch in the global market as the POCO F5.

Whereas, the new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 comes with its own set of impressive features. Qualcomm claims that its newly launched mobile platform is equipped with superior CPU and GPU performance. It is capable of fast gaming, better low-light photography along with 4K HDR video performance. It also comes with AI-enhanced capabilities which are staple in today’s mobile computing chipsets. It sports an 18-bit Triple ISP which allows users to capture images in mega low light mode. This mode clicks 30 pictures and combines them into a single frame for a brighter and clearer output in low-light images.

First Impressions – Redmi Note 12, Note 12 Pro and Note 12 Pro+

Last week, Redmi India launched 3 smartphones in the much-anticipated Note 12 series – Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus. The smartphones from the Redmi Note 12 series have arrived with various segment-first features, along with some significant differences in terms of camera, battery, and charging. The Note 12 series smartphones are available on Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio and retail stores.

Redmi Note 12

The 5G ready Redmi Note 12 smartphone is the most affordable in the segment and is available in two variants – i.e. 4GB+128 GB and 6GB+128GB. The Note 12 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor, sports a 48MP AI Triple camera, a 6.67″ Super AMOLED display with 120Hz Refresh Rate, and delivers vivid picture quality along with sharp details.

The 4GB/128GB variant of the slimmest note is priced at ₹17,999, while the 6GB/128GB variant is priced at ₹19,999. The Note 12 is backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and delivers 50% charge in just 22 minutes. Besides all, the Redmi Note 12 also features an infrared blaster, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a side fingerprint scanner, an IP53 rating and up to 5GB of virtual RAM.

Available colours – Forest Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue

Redmi Note 12 Pro

The Redmi Note 12 Pro is branded as a Supernote and looks very similar to Redmi Note 12 (vanilla model) in terms of design. It offers extraordinary visuals on the 120Hz Pro AMOLED Display with variable refresh rates and features a punch-hole display. The Pro variant of Note 12 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080, backed by a 5000 mAh battery, supports 120W charging and sports a 50-MP primary camera.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro is available in three variants – 

6GB/128GB – ₹24,999

8GB/128GB – ₹26,999

8GB/256GB – ₹27,999

Available colours – Glacier Blue, Onyx Black, Stardust Purple

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus

The most premium device amongst the Redmi Note 12 series sports a 200MP ultra-high res camera, 120W hypercharge, 3D arc design, 120Hz Pro AMOLED display, and Dolby Vision Atmos dual stereo speakers. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1080 and marks the India debut of the Pro-Grade HPX Sensor. The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is available in two variants – 8GB/256GB at ₹29,999 and 12GB/256GB at ₹32,999.

Available colours – Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black

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