Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 12 Turbo in China early today, as anticipated. The phone features the newly revealed Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor, up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 1TB UFS 3.1 storage.
The 6.67-inch OLED screen on the Redmi Note 12 Turbo features FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz frame rate. The 16MP front-facing camera has a punch-hole opening in the surface.
A 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens are all housed on the rear.
The phone runs MIUI 14 on top of Android 13 and is fueled by a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W charging capability. A headphone port, an IR blaster, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 6 are all included in the networking department.
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is available in silver, blue, and black. The 8/256GB version is available for CNY 1,999 ($290). The 12/512GB variant costs CNY 200 ($30) more than the 12/256GB model, which costs CNY 2,099 ($305). Priced at CNY 2,599 ($378), the top-tier variant has 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
Xiaomi also worked with Warner Brothers to create a special Harry Potter version of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which includes a unique back design and limited edition accessories. The Redmi Note 12 Harry Potter Edition costs CNY 2,399 ($349) and has 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
On March 31, open purchases in China begin. Prices and availability for other countries have not yet been specified.