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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$280
Global launch ~€499/£499 for 8/256GB (~$480 USD-equivalent). Not US-official; sold across EU/Asia.
$480 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until March 2027 · Buy-by March 2025

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2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20252027

Xiaomi promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until March 2027 — buying it today still gets you about 0.8 years of safe use.

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$30.14/month

347% above the under-$300 median ($6.74/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

The 2023 Pro+ pioneered 200MP and 120W charging for the Note line, and it still charges faster than almost anything.

Pros

  • 200MP Samsung HPX main camera with OIS
  • 120W HyperCharge for full charges in under 20 minutes
  • Genuine 8MP ultra-wide and a 3.5mm jack

Cons

  • Dimensity 1080 is now dated and only mid-tier
  • Heavy at 209g with only IP53 splash resistance
Best for: Bargain hunters wanting flagship-style charging cheaplyBest for: Photo-first users who like to crop into high-resolution shotsAvoid if: You want current-generation performanceAvoid if: You need strong water resistance

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 1080
RAM8GB
Storage256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main200MP
ultra-wide8MP
front16MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging120W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions162.9 × 76.0 × 9.0 mm
Weight209 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame
Water resistanceIP53
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 12 with MIUI 13 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Update policy3 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G get updates?

Xiaomi extended this model to three Android OS upgrades and four years of security patches, putting end of support around March 2027.

How fast does the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G charge?

It supports 120W HyperCharge and can fully charge its 5000mAh battery in under 20 minutes with the included adapter.

Does the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G have a 200MP camera?

Yes, it uses a 200MP Samsung HPX main sensor with optical stabilization, the headline feature of this model.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.