5G AMOLED IP53 Smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G Explorer Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB 22101316UC (Xiaomi Ruby Pro E)

Xiaomi · Announced Oct 2022

About Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G presents a sleek slate that measures just under 166 mm tall and 76 mm wide, with a thin profile of 8 mm and a lightweight feel at 188 grams. Its front is dominated by a 6.67‑inch AM‑OLED panel that delivers vivid colours and sharp detail thanks to a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 by 2400 pixels. Running on Google Android 12 with Xiaomi’s custom skin, the device offers a modern software experience right out of the box.

Under the hood, 4 gigabytes of RAM keeps everyday tasks and multitasking running smoothly, while a substantial 5 000 mAh battery aims to provide all‑day endurance. Connectivity is handled through a single SIM slot, supporting the 5G TD‑LTE bands noted in the model’s designation. Together, these elements combine to give the Redmi Note 12 5G a balanced mix of display quality, compact build, and reliable power for daily use.

This variant

Compared to the base Redmi Note 12 5G, this Explorer Edition steps up to 8 GB of RAM while trimming the battery to 4 600 mAh. The chassis is a touch shorter at 162.9 mm tall and a bit thicker at 8.98 mm, bringing the weight up to 207 grams, though the width remains 76 mm and the 6.67‑inch AM‑OLED Full HD+ screen stays unchanged.

It ships with Android 12 under Xiaomi’s skin and retains the single‑slot SIM configuration, but the storage is doubled to 256 GB, a step up from the base model’s unspecified configuration.

Relative to the other listed variants, this is the only Explorer Edition model; the Racing, Standard, Premium and Base editions all carry different branding and, where specified, vary in RAM (4 GB, 6 GB or 8 GB) and storage (128 GB or 256 GB) while keeping the dual‑SIM setup in most cases.

Unlike the dual‑SIM Racing Edition and the various Standard/Premium/Base editions that target either Chinese or Indian markets with dual SIM slots, this unit is marketed for China with a single SIM tray.

The combination of 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, a 4 600 mAh cell and the revised dimensions makes it distinct from every other Redmi Note 12 5G variant listed.

Technical Specifications

Display
Size
6.67 inch
Type
Color AM-OLED display
Resolution
1080x2400
Color depth
24-bit, 8-bit HDR
Panel
Samsung
Screen-to-body
85%
Active area
69.52 × 154.49 mm
Touch
Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen, 10-point, 240 Hz sampling
Punch-hole
Yes
Performance
Processor
Dimensity 1080
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.6 GHz
GPU
ARM Mail-G68
Process
6 nm
Platform
Google Android
Memory
RAM
8 GiB
Battery
Capacity
4600 mAh
Type
Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo)
Energy
19.35 Wh
Voltage
3.87 V
Cameras
Main
16320×12240 · 1× optical visibility
Main
visibility
Main
visibility
Front
4608×3456 visibility
Dimensions
Size
76 × 162.9 × 8.98 mm
Weight
207 g
Water resistance
IP53
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi services
Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Tethering, WiDi, Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, A2DP with aptX codec, A2DP with aptX HD codec, AVRCP, GAP, GAVDP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBA
USB
USB Type-C reversible
USB services
USB charging, USB fast charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB On-The-Go 2.0, USB Power Delivery, USB Power Delivery 2.0, USB Power Delivery 3.0
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
GPS services
Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS, QZSS
NR · 5 bandsTD-NR · 5 bandsLTE · 5 bandsTD-LTE · 5 bandsUMTS · 5 bandsGSM · 3 bandsCDMA · 1 bands
All NR bands (5)
  • NR 1800 MHz (N3)
  • NR 2100 MHz (N1)
  • NR 700 MHz (N28)
  • NR 850 MHz (N5)
  • NR 900 MHz (N8)
All TD-NR bands (5)
  • TD-NR 2500 MHz (N41)
  • TD-NR 2600 MHz (N38)
  • TD-NR 3500 MHz (N78)
  • TD-NR 3500 MHz (N78) bands
  • TD-NR 3700 MHz (N77)
All LTE bands (5)
  • LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
  • LTE 2100 MHz (Band 1)
  • LTE 800 MHz (Band 19)
  • LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)
  • LTE 900 MHz (Band 8)
All TD-LTE bands (5)
  • TD-LTE 1900 MHz (Band 39)
  • TD-LTE 2000 MHz (Band XXXIV)
  • TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL)
  • TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI)
  • TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
All UMTS bands (5)
  • UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
  • UMTS 800MHz (Band VI)
  • UMTS 800MHz (Band XIX)
  • UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
  • UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)
All GSM bands (3)
  • GSM 1800MHz (B3)
  • GSM 850MHz (B5)
  • GSM 900MHz (B8)
All CDMA bands (1)
  • CDMA 800MHz (BC0, 850)
Audio
Channels
stereo
Output
3.5mm
Sensors
Sensors
Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor, Step counter
Features
Fingerprint
Yes (fingerprint sensor)
SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF) · Dual standby
Markets
Asia (China)
Extras
Haptic touch feedback
Software extras
Voice Command, Business card recognition, Navigation software, Augmented Reality (AR), Intelligent personal assistant, Voice Recognition, Face Recognition
Regulatory
Data status
Final

Model Variants

8 other phones with the same base model: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G

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