Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi 12 4G earlier this month, and a 5G variant is expected to launch soon. Now, the device’s Geekbench listing has revealed a few key specs.
With a single-core score of 916 and a multi-core score of 2106, the device scored very well on Geekbench. It also has 8GB RAM and runs Android 13 out of the box.
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Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has been working on a 5G variant of the Redmi 12 4G. The smartphone is slated to launch in India on August 1 and will be powered by the Helio G88 SoC. The Redmi 12 5G has now appeared on Geekbench with model number 23076RN4BI. The device scored 916 points in single-core and 2106 in multi-core tests.
The impressive test results indicate that the device can handle demanding apps easily. However, the Geekbench listing doesn’t mention any other specifications apart from confirming that the device will run on Android 13.
It is also speculated that this Redmi 12 5G could be launched as Poco M6 Pro 5G in India and as Redmi 12R globally. Both these smartphones will be rebranded variants of the Redmi Note 12R introduced in China in April. The 23076RN4BI model number has already appeared in the BIS database and will likely get the Bureau of Indian Standards certification too.
8GB RAM
The Xiaomi Redmi 12 is a mid-range smartphone that offers excellent value for money. It features an attractive design, impressive battery life, and solid camera performance. It also has a great screen and supports 5G connectivity.
A new Redmi 12 5G variant has been spotted on Geekbench with the model number 23076RN4BI. It scored 916 points in the single-core test and 2106 in the multi-core test. It will likely be a rebrand of the Redmi Note 12R launched in China in April.
It is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip and is expected to be available globally. It is also rumored to offer a high-resolution 120Hz GOLED display. The phone is expected to launch this month and compete with the Nokia 5.1 Plus 5G, Poco M5 Pro 5G, and other budget offerings. It will be priced at around PS60/EUR100 and is expected to offer similar performance as the Redmi 12 Pro+.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Xiaomi is launching the Redmi 12 5G in India on August 1, and the phone is already teased to come in Jade Black and Moonstone Silver colors. The handset will feature a center punch-hole cutout display and a boxy design.
The Indian variant of the Redmi 12 is expected to pack the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, a successor to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset that powers the current flagship Mi 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 12. The phone will have a dual-core Cortex A53 processor with a clock speed of up to 1.8GHz.
The chipset will support a Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a triple-camera setup featuring a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 13MP depth sensor. The smartphone will have a 5,000mAh battery unit and support 33W fast charging. The Redmi 12 5G will also have a fingerprint scanner on the back.
Android 13
Xiaomi is rolling out the Android 13 update to its smartphones in India. The latest update brings the May security patch to these phones and closes several system vulnerabilities. The update also includes the major innovations of Android 13.
Earlier this month, Xiaomi introduced the Redmi 12 in India. The phone is a 4G smartphone and features a MediaTek Helio G88 processor. The company reportedly plans to launch the 5G variant of the Redmi 12 soon in the country.
The Redmi 12 5G has now appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site under model 23076RN4BI. The listing shows the device scored 916 on the single-core test and 2106 on the multi-core test. The device is expected to be a global variant of the Redmi Note 12R, launched in April in China. The Indian version of the Redmi 12 5G is likely called Poco M6 Pro 5G, which has already done BIS certification.
