Redmi has always been the ceiling of the cell phone market in terms of price/performance ratio, and the Redmi Note series is the favorite of users who are looking for price/performance ratio. It is unique in the thousand dollar price range, and can even be said to be the performance player in the thousand dollar class, and has thus established its position as the "weld gatekeeper" in the market.
The price reduction of Snapdragon 8+ phones has kicked off the competition for cost effective models, and some large storage models with high-end processors have been priced close to $1,000, which has undoubtedly challenged the Redmi Note series.
Redmi, which has never lost in terms of price/performance ratio, has not let us down this time, as a Redmi Note 12 Turbo has turned the tide and continues to firmly weld the door that it has erected.
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo dramatically improves performance, giving a flagship-level, full-frame gaming experience for the first time on a thousand-dollar phone, and doesn't pose a problem in other areas either, but creates a more balanced performance for a cost-effective phone.
The first second-generation Snapdragon 7+ mobile platform performance to achieve a downgrade
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo's biggest upgrade lies in the use of the second generation Snapdragon 7+ mobile platform, a chip that overturns the previous positioning of the Snapdragon 7 series, which is the same as the Snapdragon 8+, using the same TSMC 4nm process, and the CPU architecture is exactly the same, only in the main frequency has been reduced, so it has also been jokingly referred to by many people as The "frequency-locked version of Snapdragon 8-", which speaks volumes about the strength of the second generation Snapdragon 7+.
We might as well go with the specifications of the Tiangui 8200 to compare the chip, which also uses a 4nm process and an octa-core processor with a 4+4 architecture, using four Cortex-A78 3.1GHz large cores and four Cortex-A55 small cores. The second generation Snapdragon 7+ is the same 1+3+4 architecture of Snapdragon 8+, and the mega-core is Cortex-X2 mega-core, the main frequency has been reduced to 2.91Ghz, but the lead in architecture is too large. According to Qualcomm, the second generation Snapdragon 7+ has improved CPU performance by more than 50%, and graphics performance, too, has been improved exponentially. In addition, the second-generation Snapdragon 7+ also achieves an overall system power efficiency improvement of up to 13 percent.
For gaming, the second-generation Snapdragon 7+ offers support for some Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, such as Adaptive Variable Resolution Rendering (Auto VRS), which improves game frame rates and reduces power consumption by rendering key content at full resolution and using lower resolution to render scene backgrounds, supporting adaptive recognition adaptation compared to previous VRS rendering technology. No need for targeted adaptations by game manufacturers.
In short, the second-generation Snapdragon 7+ mobile platform is a performance surge, and with many of the flagship technologies devolved from the Snapdragon 8 series, this is where Redmi dares to shout about a full frame gaming experience.
To see how the Redmi Note 12 Turbo performs, let's first take a look at the score test. Here we tested GeekBench6, 3DMark and AnTuTu reviews, and compared it to several other phones. For example, in the Rabbit test, the Xiaomi Civi 2 with the first generation Snapdragon 7 scored less than 570,000 points, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo scored 970,000 points, an increase of over 70%. The CPU score improved by 51% and the GPU score improved by 102%, which is not at all the same level of performance.
GeekBench6 scores show that the performance of the second generation Snapdragon 7+ is completely crushing, with both single-core and multi-core performance being downsized.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo also follows up on its heat dissipation capability, with a VC area of 3,725 square millimeters, which features an infusion slot design that directs the rapid diffusion of hot steam and accelerates internal circulation, increasing the average thermal capacity by 35%; with 14 layers of three-dimensional graphite and a new algorithm to ensure that performance can be continuously released. This was verified in 3DMark's 20-cycle test, and its overall performance can break with the Tiangui 9000 phone, and its stability is as high as 99.4%.
Of course, for the ultimate test of performance release, it's all about the games. With the powerful second generation Snapdragon 7+ and the flagship exclusive Rampage Engine, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo really wowed us with its performance. The very high frame rate + HD quality of "Glory of Kings", an average frame rate of 119.5 fps for a whole game; temperature measurement after 30 minutes, 37.5 degrees on the front and 38.7 degrees on the back, an impeccable experience, no different from the flagship's performance.
The more performance-demanding game "Original God", with very high quality + 60 fps top quality, had an average frame rate of 57.5 fps for 30 minutes of gameplay under our standard large map test model. Heat performance is also very good, 30 minutes of game front maximum temperature of 41.7 degrees, back maximum temperature of 44.5 degrees, frame rate ranked 24th in the overall list. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is the first under the flagship in terms of gaming experience, and there is no comparison with other phones in the same price range, the gap is too big.
We also compared it with other phones in terms of gaming. Given the overwhelming gap between the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and similarly priced models, both the OnePlus Ace 2V and Redmi K60 phones are compared here. The smoothness of Glory of Kings was not an issue for any of the three phones - after all, the game is low load and there is little performance pressure even at a 120 fps running frame rate. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo really can't shake its own big brother when it comes to the experience of The Original God. After all, there is an absolute gap in chip performance under the exact same system tuning, but compared to the locked frame performance of the One Plus Ace 2V, the experience is clearly better.
In terms of storage, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo uses LPDDR5+UFS 3.1 specifications, offering 8GB+256GB of base storage. 8+256 storage is necessary for a thousand-dollar phone to exist, after all, it has an advantage in terms of price. At the same time, Redmi also offers 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB large storage versions. The multi-grade storage combination gives the choice back to the user, so if you want to choose a lower price or a larger storage, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is all set to satisfy you. By the way, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is also the cheapest 1TB super storage model out there.
Let's take a look at the battery life performance. Redmi has put down a large 5000mAh battery at a thickness of 7.9mm. It uses a single-cell solution with high energy density and small battery size. Under our standard 5-hour test, the remaining battery was 62%, ranking 25th on the overall test list.
In terms of fast charging, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo offers 67W flash charging, with a measured 45% charge in 15 minutes and 76% charge in 30 minutes, with the system UI showing 100% charge in 53 minutes and a fully charged battery in 64 minutes. For a large 5000mAh battery, 67W charging power already seems not so fast. But after all, the battery is big and the battery life is long, so the 67W charging power is acceptable to us.
Simple right-angle edge streamlined curved design Ice white color scheme visually stunning
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo features a minimalist design style with right-angled edges, a completely flat front and a streamlined curved shape on the back, showing an excellent sense of minimalist design.
The front of the phone removes the plastic bezel bracket from the screen, reducing the visual bezel and giving the screen a completely flat surface. The screen uses COP packaging to greatly reduce the lower bezel, which really looks like a flagship design.
The 6.67-inch OLED screen performs well with a diamond-like arrangement, resolves 2400*1080, supports a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and provides 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming with a pretty good dark-light eye protection effect. Support 100% P3 color gamut coverage, maximum brightness 1000nit, support Dolby Vision. After our test, the color gamut coverage can reach 113.4%, the screen brightness can be stabilized at 910nit, outdoor HDR content display is no pressure.
The side of the body is designed with a very flat right-angle edge, which is articulated by the CNC process on the edge, so it doesn't feel like a completely straight edge. The buttons are reasonably placed and comfortable to use, and the 3.5mm headphone jack is also retained.
The back of the device has a simple full-curved design, and instead of the common matrix shape, the lens part has three lenses with independent holes, and the two main lenses are embellished with a turbo ring design, which is very fresh in design.
The Ice Feather White colorway version is a new colorway for the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, which uses an internal lenticular structure to produce optical diffraction to show a three-dimensional ice flower texture, and a white and green gradient in color, which is visually stunning when reflected by light. Although the back is designed with a high-gloss glossy surface, it also has a certain degree of fingerprint resistance, unless a 45-degree angle reflection viewing is performed, otherwise the fingerprints are hidden in the ice flower.
To summarize, we are very happy with the styling of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo. The design is creative and manages to maintain some family features while still having its own individual recognition compared to its predecessor. For the price point it's at, it's impeccable.
The same anti-shake lens as its big brother, lossless 2X zoom for fast photos
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is at a price point where consumers don't have high demands for photos, and some even say that they can just scan the code. We're also well aware of the need to control costs on the imaging front, but the Redmi Note 12 Turbo does just fine with a 64MP anti-shake main camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle and 2MP macro lens. If we take a closer look at the specs, we can see that the imaging configuration is actually the same as the Redmi K60.
With the support of Xiaomi Image Brain 2.0 at the software level, it is able to coordinate hardware and software resources to significantly improve the speed of taking photos, especially in dark light conditions. We have actually felt here, whether the main camera photography or 2X zoom at night, almost all have a second shot experience, there is no long exposure to read the bar of the slow shooting feeling.
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo also offers a lossless zoom function, which directly intercepts the 12 megapixels in the center of the sensor for imaging when taking photos at the 2X focal length, a digital crop that has no loss in pixels and is a lossless zoom method, with imaging results that are fully comparable to optical zoom. Even the zoom effect on the night scene is quite good. The 2X zoom in the sample photo is quite good, with clear handwriting, sufficient highlight suppression in the light box, and pure sky performance.
The main camera has a good photo effect, and it can easily image in all kinds of light conditions. Auto mode does not require us to make too many adjustments, and the photos are significantly better than those in the viewfinder after algorithmic processing. And the photo is fast, especially in the night scene. We can also see that the brightness of the dark environment, noise reduction, highlight suppression, and the sense of atmosphere all have good results.
Super wide-angle lens is more suitable for use in the daytime with sufficient light, night scene super wide angle has a certain imaging ability, compared with the main camera in the brightness difference is very large, so unless it is in the bright lights of the night environment, and not too recommended to use super wide angle lens. As for the last macro lens, there are too few places where it can be used.
Objectively speaking, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo's image experience is beyond expectations, and using it only for sweeping codes is obviously a big understatement. Its photos are easy and quick to use, and the experience is beyond the price point.
Comprehensive experience without shortcomings Price is too like sitting on a stable price/performance weld gatekeeper
Redmi Note 12 Turbo is fully functional, providing full-featured NFC, the phone can act as a campus card, bus card, access card, car key, digital RMB wallet, etc.; providing infrared interface, the phone can be turned into a remote control to control all appliances; X-axis linear motor + stereo dual Yang further enhance the player's gaming experience.
Supported by MIUI system optimization, Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a smooth experience for long time use, and together with the second generation Snapdragon 7+, it passed the Süd 48-month fluency A-class certification. Redmi is not talking big here, after all, there is a 16GB+1TB version of the machine, so there is really no performance pressure to use this hardware for 4 years.
The Note series is also not absent from the "Little Diamond Certification", a comprehensive structural protection optimization from the inside to the outside, and has passed 58 reliability certifications, more reliable than the 42 certifications of the previous generation. With the ability to use the extreme environment, the superimposed environment of 85 degrees high temperature + 85 degrees high humidity can also be used safely.
The Redmi Note series has been the most cost-effective phone in the market since the first generation of the Redmi Note 7 series, which Lu Weibing took over. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a flagship phone with a unique feature set.
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a disruptive phone, and we can responsibly say here that it is the most powerful phone in the thousand-dollar price range, and that the performance of those priced lower than it is certainly not as good as it is, and can even outperform more expensive phones. At the same time it is also a phone without obvious shortcomings, the shortcomings that existed in the past thousand yuan models can also be solved, there is value, performance, price is also reliable.
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo doesn't leave a back door to the competition, and the welders are doing this job cleanly. It is foreseeable that the future of the thousand yuan cell phone market will usher in a change, after all, the same words, in front of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo will have no power to fight back.
