Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB 22101316C (Xiaomi Ruby)
Xiaomi · Announced Oct 2022
About Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G presents a sleek slab that measures 76 mm wide, 162.9 mm tall and just 7.9 mm thick, weighing in at a modest 187 g. Its front is dominated by a 6.67‑inch AM‑OLED panel that delivers vivid colours and deep blacks, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels for sharp detail whether you’re scrolling through feeds or watching video. The device runs Google Android 12 out of the box, providing a familiar yet refined interface that takes advantage of the hardware underneath.
Under the hood, the phone is equipped with 12 GiB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and responsive app switching, while 256 GB of internal storage gives ample space for apps, photos and media. A 5 000 mAh battery sits inside the chassis, promising enough endurance to get through a full day of typical use. Connectivity is handled via a single SIM slot, and the overall package combines a premium‑looking display with solid performance specs in a comfortably sized handset.
We need to write description focusing on differences between this variant and base model, and differences from other listed variants.
Variant: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB 22101316C (Xiaomi Ruby)
Base model description: includes dimensions, weight, display size 6.67" AMOLED, resolution, Android 12, 12 GiB RAM, 256GB storage, 5000 mAh battery, single SIM.
Variant spec sheet: Type: Color AM-OLED display (same as base? base says AM-OLED panel). Display size: 6.67" (same). Resolution: 1080x2400 (same). OS: Google Android 12 (S) (same). RAM: 8 GiB (differs: base had 12 GiB). Battery: 5000 mAh (same). Dimensions: same. Weight: same. SIM: single (same). So the only difference from base is RAM: 8 GiB vs 12 GiB. Also variant name includes "Premium Edition Dual SIM" but base had single SIM? Wait base model description says "single SIM slot". So base is single SIM. This variant says Dual SIM. However spec sheet says SIM: single. There's a conflict: variant name says Dual SIM, but spec sheet says single. We must only use what is in provided specs. The spec sheet says SIM: single. So we must trust spec sheet. So variant is also single SIM. So no difference there.
Thus variant differs from base only by RAM (8 GiB vs 12 GiB). Also maybe "Premium Edition" naming but not a spec difference.
Now compare to other variants list. Many variants have different RAM and storage and region.
List other variants: Speed 5G Top Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB 22101320C (Xiaomi Redwood A) / 12 GiB RAM Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB 22101316C (Xiaomi Ruby) / 6 GiB RAM Top Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB 22101316C (Xiaomi Ruby) / 12 GiB RAM Speed 5G Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB 22101320C (Xiaomi Redwood A) / 8 GiB RAM Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB 22101316I (Xiaomi Ruby) / 6 GiB RAM Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB 22101316I (Xiaomi Ruby) / 8 GiB RAM Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 256GB 22101316I (Xiaomi Ruby) / 8 GiB RAM Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 22101316G (Xiaomi Ruby) / 8 GiB RAM Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB 22101316C (Xiaomi Ruby) / 8 GiB RAM Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB 22101316G (Xiaomi Ruby) / 8 GiB RAM Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 22101316G (Xiaomi Ruby) / 6 GiB RAM
Our variant: Premium Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB 22101316C (Xiaomi Ruby) / 8 GiB RAM.
Thus differences vs other variants: Compared to Standard Edition CN 128GB 6 GiB: higher storage (256 vs 128) and higher RAM (8 vs 6). Compared to Top Edition CN 256GB 12 GiB: same storage, same region (CN), same SIM? Top Edition is Dual SIM? It says Dual SIM, but spec sheet for variant says single. However we must only use spec sheet; but other variants list may not have spec details. We can note that this variant has 8 GiB RAM vs 12 GiB in Top Edition. Compared to Speed 5G Premium Edition CN 256GB 8 GiB (Redwood A): same storage, RAM, region, but different edition name (Speed vs Premium) and maybe different chipset? Not in specs. We cannot invent. So we can note that it's Premium Edition vs Speed Edition. Compared to Premium Edition CN 128GB 8 GiB: same RAM, region, edition, but double storage. Compared to Premium Edition Global variants: same RAM, edition, but region CN vs Global. Compared to Premium Edition IN variants: same RAM, edition, but region CN vs India. Compared to Standard Edition Global 128GB 6 GiB: different region, storage, RAM.
We need to write description focusing on differences: how this variant differs from base model, and how it differs from other listed variants. Must not repeat base model facts already stated. So we can say: Unlike the base model which offers 12 GiB RAM, this Premium Edition steps down to 8 GiB while retaining the same 6.67‑inch AMOLED display, 1080×2400 resolution, Android 12, 5000 mAh battery, dimensions and weight. It also keeps the single‑SIM configuration.
Then differentiate from other variants: It stands apart from the Standard Edition models by offering double the storage (256 GB) and more RAM (8 GiB vs 6 GiB). Compared to the Top Edition, it matches the 256 GB storage but provides 8 GiB RAM instead of 12 GiB. Against the Speed 5G Premium Edition with the same CN 256 GB configuration, it shares the RAM and storage but carries the Premium Edition badge rather than the Speed designation. It also differs from the 128 GB Premium Edition CN model by doubling internal storage while keeping RAM and region identical, and from the Global and India‑market Premium Editions by being destined for the Chinese (CN) market instead of worldwide or Indian carriers.
We must not invent facts not in specs. We have region CN from variant name. Other variants have region indicated: CN, IN, G (Global). So we can mention that.
We must not repeat base model description facts: we must not repeat dimensions, weight, display size, resolution, OS, battery, etc. We can mention that they are same as base but not repeat the exact numbers? The instruction: "Focus ONLY on differences: (a) how this variant differs from the base model, and (b) how it differs from the other listed variants of the same base model". So we should not repeat base model facts; we can mention that it retains same display etc but that's not a difference. Actually we should not repeat any fact already stated in base model description. So we cannot say "retains the same 6.67‑inch AMOLED display" because that is a fact from base model description. We must avoid repeating any fact already stated in base model description. So we need to talk only about differences. For (a) we say: It has 8 GiB RAM instead of the base’s 12 GiB. That's the only difference. For (b) we compare to other variants, focusing on differences in storage, RAM, region, edition, etc. We must avoid repeating base model facts like display size etc. But we can mention storage, RAM, region, edition, etc. Those are not in base model description? Base model description includes storage (256 GB) and RAM (12 GiB). Actually base model description includes storage and RAM. So we cannot repeat those either? The base model description says: "Under the hood, the phone is equipped with 12 GiB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking... while 256 GB of internal storage gives ample space..." So storage and RAM are facts from base model description. So we cannot repeat those as they are already stated. However we need to describe differences; we can say it has 8 GiB RAM (different from base's 12). That's okay because we are stating a difference, not repeating the base's fact? But we are stating the variant's RAM, which is a fact not in base model description (the base's RAM is 12). The variant's RAM is 8, which is not stated in base model description. So it's okay to mention the variant's RAM. Similarly storage: base model has 256GB storage. Variant also has 256GB storage. That's same as base, so we cannot mention storage as a difference because it's same; but we might need to compare to other variants where storage differs. Mentioning storage when comparing to other variants is okay because it's a difference relative to those variants. However we must be careful not to repeat base model facts when describing the variant itself. The instruction: "Focus ONLY on differences: (a) how this variant differs from the base model, and (b) how it differs from the other listed variants of the same base model (market region, carrier, storage, RAM, special edition, network support). Write 0 to 5 short paragraphs of plain prose separated by blank lines. No headings, no bullet points, no markdown. Do not invent facts — only use what is in the provided specs."
Thus we can discuss differences in storage, RAM, region, edition, etc. When we mention storage for the variant, we are not repeating base model fact if we say it has 256GB storage (same as base). That would be repeating a fact from base model description. But we might need to mention storage when comparing to other variants (e.g., "compared to the Standard Edition with 128GB"). That's okay because we are referencing other variant's storage, not repeating base model's storage. However we might inadvertently repeat base model's storage when we say "this variant retains the 256GB storage". That's repeating base model fact. So better to avoid stating the variant's storage unless needed for comparison. For (a) we only need to mention RAM difference. For (b) we can mention differences in storage, RAM, region, edition relative to other variants.
Thus produce maybe two paragraphs: first paragraph about RAM difference vs base. Second paragraph about how it differs from other variants: list comparisons.
We must not use bullet points or headings. Just plain prose.
Let's craft:
Paragraph 1: Unlike the base model’s 12 GiB of RAM, this Premium Edition is equipped with 8 GiB, while all other core specifications such as display size, resolution, Android version, battery capacity, dimensions and weight remain unchanged.
Paragraph 2: Compared with the Standard Edition models (both CN and IN variants) it offers double the internal storage (256 GB versus 128 GB) and a higher RAM count (8 GiB versus 6 GiB). Against the Top Edition CN model it matches the 256 GB storage but provides 8 GiB RAM instead of the Top Edition’s 12 GiB. When placed beside the Speed 5G Premium Edition CN 256 GB model it shares the same RAM and storage but carries the Premium Edition badge rather than the Speed designation. It also differs from the 128 GB Premium Edition CN model by doubling the storage while keeping RAM and region identical, and from the Global and India‑market Premium Editions by being destined for the Chinese (CN) market instead of worldwide or Indian carriers.
Check for any repeated base model facts: We mentioned display size, resolution, Android version, battery capacity, dimensions and weight in paragraph 1 as "remain unchanged". Those are facts from base model description. That is repeating base model facts. We must avoid repeating any fact already stated in base model description. So we cannot say those remain unchanged. We need to phrase paragraph 1 only about the difference: RAM is 8 GiB instead of 12 GiB. We should not mention any other specs. So paragraph 1: "This variant steps down to 8 GiB of RAM, whereas the base model provides 12 GiB." That's it.
Paragraph 2: We can discuss differences vs other variants, but we must avoid repeating base model facts. When we say "offers double the internal storage (256 GB versus 128 GB)" we are mentioning storage 256GB which is a base model fact. However we are comparing to other variant's storage (128GB). Is mentioning 256GB considered repeating base model fact? The base model description includes storage 256GB. So stating that this variant has 256GB storage repeats a fact from base model description. The instruction: "Focus ONLY on differences: (a) how this variant differs from the base model, and (b) how it differs from the other listed variants of the same base model (market region, carrier, storage, RAM, special edition, network support)." It seems permissible to mention storage when discussing differences with other variants, because storage is a point of difference. However the instruction also says "Do not invent facts — only use what is in the provided specs." It doesn't forbid repeating base model facts when discussing differences with other variants, but the earlier instruction: "Focus ONLY on differences: (a) how this variant differs from the base model, and (b) how it differs from the other listed variants of the same base model". It doesn't explicitly forbid repeating base model facts when discussing (b). However the first line: "Write a short description of ONE specific phone variant. The base model of this variant already has its own description, which is provided below — you must NOT repeat it or any fact already stated in it." So we must not repeat any fact already stated in the base model description anywhere in our description. So we cannot repeat any fact from base model description at all. That includes storage, RAM, display size, etc. So we cannot mention storage 256GB because that's a fact from base model description. We also cannot mention RAM 12 GiB (base) but we can mention variant's RAM 8 GiB because that's not in base model description. However we cannot mention base's RAM 12 GiB because that's a fact from base model description. But we need to convey difference; we can say "this variant has 8 GiB of RAM, which is lower than the base model’s offering." That mentions base model's offering indirectly but repeats the fact? It says "lower than the base model’s offering." That is referencing base model's offering but not stating the exact number. Is that repeating a fact? It's referencing base model's offering but not stating the specific value. The base model's offering is 12 GiB; we are not stating that number. So maybe it's okay. Safer: "This variant is equipped with 8 GiB of RAM, whereas the base model features a higher capacity." That avoids stating the exact number. But we need to convey difference; we can say "This variant steps down to 8 GiB of RAM compared with the base model." That still references base model but doesn't state its RAM. It's okay.
Similarly for storage we cannot mention 256GB because that's base model fact. But we can say "this variant retains the same storage capacity as the base model" which repeats the fact that storage capacity is same as base? That's repeating the fact that storage capacity is same as base? Actually base model's storage capacity is a fact; saying it's same as base model repeats that fact indirectly. Better to avoid mentioning storage at all when describing variant itself. For comparisons with other variants, we need to mention storage differences; we can mention other variant's storage (e.g., 128GB) without stating this variant's storage. For example: "Compared with the Standard Edition models, this model provides greater storage while maintaining the same RAM increase." But we need to say it has greater storage; we need to imply it's more than 128GB without stating the exact 256GB. We could say "offers more storage" without specifying amount. That's okay.
Similarly for RAM comparisons we can say "offers more RAM than the Standard Edition" without stating numbers.
Thus we need to avoid stating any specific numbers that appear in base model description: storage 256GB, RAM 12GiB, display size 6.67", resolution 1080x2400, OS Android 12, battery 5000mAh, dimensions, weight, single SIM. We must not repeat those.
Thus we can describe differences in relative terms: lower RAM, same other specs (but we cannot say same other specs because that repeats specs). We can just say: "This variant features 8 GiB of RAM, which is less than the base model’s RAM." That's enough for (a).
For (b): compare to other variants using relative terms: more storage than Standard Edition, more RAM than Standard Edition, less RAM than Top Edition, same storage as Top Edition but less RAM, same RAM and storage as Speed 5G Premium Edition but different edition name, more storage than 128 GB Premium Edition CN, same RAM and region as 128 GB Premium Edition CN, different region vs Global/India variants.
We must avoid stating exact numbers for storage or RAM that are in base model description. However we can mention numbers for other variants if they differ from base? The other variants list includes storage numbers like 128GB, 256GB, etc. Those are not base model facts? Actually base model has 256GB storage, so mentioning 256GB for other variants repeats base model fact? It's a fact that appears in base model description, but we are mentioning it in context of other variants. The instruction says we must not repeat any fact already stated in the base model description. It doesn't say we cannot mention those numbers when talking about other variants, but it's safer to avoid repeating them. However we need to differentiate; we could say "compared to models with half the storage" without specifying 128GB. But we need to be clear.
We could phrase: "Compared with the Standard Edition models, this variant provides greater storage capacity while also offering more RAM." That avoids numbers. "Compared with the Top Edition model, it matches the storage capacity but provides less RAM." That avoids numbers. "Compared with the Speed 5G Premium Edition model, it shares the same storage and RAM but carries the Premium Edition badge instead of the Speed label
Technical Specifications
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)
Model Variants
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB 22101316C (Xiaomi Ruby)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE IN 128GB 22101316I (Xiaomi Ruby)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Standard Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 128GB 22101316G (Xiaomi Ruby)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Top Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB 22101316C (Xiaomi Ruby)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed 5G Top Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB 22101320C (Xiaomi Redwood A)