By now you’ve likely seen the Redmi Note 12 Series phones out in the wild and wondered why everyone is talking about them.

The Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ form a trio of brand new offerings on the local market so, today, let’s look at some key features and reasons why you should get one of these devices as your next phone.

1. Android, of course

The Redmi Note 12 Series of phones are all running the official Android operating system so you don’t need to worry about any compatibility issues with the apps you know and love. Just hop on the Google Play Store and download whatever you need.

Each phone is also running the MIUI skin on top of Android which makes it better than ever.

2. FHD+ resolution

You’ve heard of Full HD (FHD) at 1920 X 1080, but now experience Full HD Plus (FHD+) at 2400 X 1080. This massive jump in resolution makes content pop and it’s even easier to appreciate thanks to the fact that these are sharp AMOLED displays that blows other display tech out of the water.

If you’re still using a FHD display you’re in for a treat when you upgrade.

3. 120Hz gaming refresh rate

The screendoesn’t stop delivering and the refresh rate is another big upgrade over the competitors. Many phones or other displays have a refresh rate of 30Hz, 60Hz or 90Hz, and now the Redmi Note 12 Series takes it a step further at 120Hz.

This means buttery smooth gaming that will become the new norm. Our only warning is that you may not be able to go back to slower refresh rates after this.

4. Large 5 000mAH batteries

Many companies have advertised “all day” batteries with their phones, but with a massive capacity of 5 000mAh, Redmi has really delivered.

This larger battery capacity also makes loadshedding easier to deal with as you’ll find yourself not worrying about what’s left in the tank in the middle of another four and a half hour blackout.

5. There’s a charger in the box

For some crazy reason big name brands have started removing the chargers from the box only to sell it to you as a separate purchase. No matter what the official reason is that the companies provide, it feels like you’re being sold an incomplete product and that you need to open your wallet again for the charger and maybe even a charging cable.

Redmi does away with that as all three phones come with the charger and charging cable in the box. You get even more than that too with a SIM ejection tool and a protective case all included.

6. Fast Charging, Turbo Charging and Smart HyperCharging

Not only do you get a charger in the box, but these are even better than regular charges.

The Redmi Note 12 boasts a 33W Fast Charger, the Redmi Note 12 Pro has a 67W Turbo Charger and the Redmi Pro+ 5G goes one step further with the Smart 120W HyperCharger.

We’re usually not fans of words like “turbo” and “hyper” being attached to concepts like charging, but it fits here.

7. The venerable 3.5mm headphone jack

Like the missing chargers in the box another way companies have taken features away from the consumer is the removal of the physical 3.5mm headphone jack. Even if you love the wireless lifestyle, the option to connect with a cable for headphones, speakers and other accessories should always be there when you need it.

Again the Redmi Note 12 Series also gives you, the customer, this option and there’s a headphone jack on all three phones.

8. A 200MP camera. Yes really.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has a lot of claims to fame but the biggest may be its 200MP main camera. Every time we mention this number we have to clarify that it’s not a mistake and we didn’t mistype, it really is two hundred megapixels.

The camera array on the phone is joined by an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera to give you the best of all worlds.

9. Be a pro with Xiaomi ProCut

Dealing with 200 million pixels can be daunting but with Xiaomi ProCut it’s a breeze. This software automatically scans your huge 200MP pictures and offers you a clever way to cut them up into smaller images that are easier for sharing. This is a real help given that you can capture massive images with that 200MP camera.

Xiaomi ProCut is just one of the pieces of imaging software on the Redmi Note 12 Series with more for content creators – both amateur and professional – to explore.

10. Selfie cam quality

Lovers of videocalls, social media and good old selfies will also love the high quality front-facing cameras on these phones.

The Redmi Note 12 has a 13MP camera in the front while the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ instead have a 16MP one.

11. Available right now in South Africa

While fantastic devices come and go overseas, South Africa is sometimes left off receiving phones late or not at all.

That’s not the case with these phones as they are available right now. Shop for them at your favourite retailer or mobile network operator today.

12. Top range features, mid-range prices

Maybe the most impressive feat of the Redmi Note 12 Series is the South African pricing which puts these killer features that you usually see in top end phones, into mid-range prices.

Below find pricing and purchasing links to get yours.

• Redmi Note 12 | RRP R5 499 | Discounted to R4 599
• Redmi Note 12 Pro | RRP R7 499 | Discounted to R6 299
• Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G | RRP R11 999 | Discounted to R10 099