Redmi Note 12 Pro+ initial review: Low price, high resolution
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has finally made its way to our shores, and it's easy to see why people are excited.
This phone comes in at an affordable price point, but it does so while packing some seriously high-end specifications.
The most exciting feature, in our view, is the inclusion of a 200MP primary camera — the same unit that delivers excellent results on the pricey Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
The question is, what compromises had to be made to hit such an aggressive price point? We've been testing to find out.
With an impressive 200MP camera, lightning-fast charging speeds, a lovely display and an attractive design, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ has a lot going for it. The affordable price point makes this device even more tempting. We still need to test it a little more thoroughly, but it's looking great on first impressions.
Our review unit came in the Sky Blue colourway, and it's a pretty striking finish. The colour shifts between shades of light and dark blue, depending on your viewing angle, and it always looks lovely.
The rear of the phone has a silky-smooth feel, with gently curving edges, and it feels great in the hand. It's not too slippery, either, which is a common gripe we have with such streamlined designs.
There's a colour-matched aluminium frame around the edges, leading to a flat display that's coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
The fingerprint reader is located on the power button on the right-hand side of the phone, next to the volume rocker. We found it to be responsive and quick, and we rarely experienced any phantom activations.
Up on top, there's a 3.5mm headphone jack, which we're always pleased to see, but there's no expandable storage on this model. However, with 256GB as standard, you might not
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