In wrapping up the Xiaomi Redmi 12 Series launch in Europe, the brand wasted no time and promptly released all five handsets in the Arab states of the Gulf. The Expo held at W Hotel Dubai was teeming with innovative products, as described by our WhatMobile Founder, who experienced the event firsthand.
Xiaomi mid-range handsets officialized for the Middle Eastern markets include the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G, Redmi Note 12S, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G. The chain also debuted Redmi Watch 3 in the region, aiming to establish dominance in the wearable segment.
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Xiaomi Phones Price in Pakistan 2023
Slated in the event was the imminent release of the series in Pakistan. Though the "when" remains undisclosed by the company, we are optimistic that the launch will happen soon. How much the products will cost is also under wraps. During the event, a Xiaomi representative shared insightful details, shedding light on the brand's plans for Pakistan.
As per the re, the Chinese manufacturer plans to unveil only 4G variants from the lineup in our country, Note 12 4G and Note 12 Pro 4G, with the former taking higher priority. Aggressive pricing seems likely with the nation's current economic demise. Despite their reasonable features, Xiaomi phones' prices remain quite competitive in the market.
Importing the raw material from off-shore and assembling handsets on the local soil is bound to make them unjustly expensive — says the representative. Besides the 4G Note 12 droids, the Mi Watch 3 will join the launch roster as the brand's first official premium wearable for the market. Below is everything you need to know about Xiaomi's latest products.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 series
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G stem from a similar root. Their builds are identical, and their screens are equally impressive. Endowed with 6.67-inch OLED panels and FHD+ resolution, they bring 120Hz flowing refresh rates and 1B colors.
Setting both handsets apart is their charging and photography capabilities. The standard Pro boasts 67W power input with the primary lens capped at 50MP resolution. The Pro Plus variant takes both features to the extreme with 120W ultra-fast power delivery and a 200MP sensor for the primary rear camera.
Under their shells reside 5000mAh cells energizing the same Dimensity 1080 cores. Since their SoCs are identical, they should bring a comparable user experience. With minimum 6+128GB storage configurations, Redmi Note 12 Pro series starts at AED 1,149.
As for the Note 12 Pro 4G, its body has received a slight redesign; the screen is AMOLED at 120Hz, and the primary camera is a notch above, packing a 108MP sensor. Instead of Dimensity 1080, it uses an SD 732G 4G-enabled chip, which is equally impressive. The remaining stats are standard throughout the series.
Moving on to the standard Redmi Note 12 series, we have two seemingly-identical handsets, one boasting 5G capabilities and the other limiting its connectivity to 4G. Apart from their SoCs and primary cameras, they are essentially twins.
Note 12 5G has Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while Note 12 4G sports Qualcomm's latest release, Snapdragon 685 Chip. The former's alpha shooter hosts a 48MP sensor. The latter uses a slightly better and more capable 50MP shooter. Their selfie units are the same, 13MP.
In their 6.67-inch AMOLED screens, the refresh rate goes as high as 120Hz. With their 5000mAh cells and 33W fast charging support, the vanilla Redmi Note 12 series starts at AED 699. Note 12 4G will launch in Pakistan first, and Note 12 Pro 4G will follow soon after.
Redmi Watch 3
Alongside the phones, Xiaomi announced Redmi Watch 3 — a minimal-styled wearable with numerous sports modes, health trackers, and pin-accurate multi-system GPS connectivity. Its crystal-clear visor has a 1.75-inch diagonal width.
It is also AMOLED, featuring true-to-life blacks and uncommonly high screen brightness for a comfortable view under harsh sunlight. The bezels are high-glossed metal polished with NCVM technology, endowing them with a premium look. Users can customize the watch to their liking with the included 200 built-in watch faces.
Additionally, the watch has a 5ATM waterproof rating, 121 sports modes, blood oxygen, heart rate, sleep, and other health monitoring functions, and extreme endurance of 12 days on typical daily usage. It has a noise-canceling mic and HD speaker, giving convenient access to calls when connected to the phone via Bluetooth.