Performance
Powered by the Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 chipset, the Redmi Note 12S is built to handle day-to-day tasks with efficiency. The octa-core CPU, consisting of two high-performing Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.05 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, provides a good balance between performance and power efficiency. The Mali-G57 MC2 GPU supports casual gaming and graphic-intensive tasks, making the device versatile for various user needs. The smartphone is available in three configurations: 64GB with 6GB RAM, 128GB with 6GB RAM, and a more robust 256GB with 8GB RAM, all of which include a dedicated microSDXC slot for further storage expansion. Running on Android 13 with MIUI 14, the interface is smooth, intuitive, and offers a suite of customization options.