Review & Price: Redmi Thrill Africans With Note 12 Series &; Note 12 Pro+

The Nigerian market has gravely anticipated the Redmi Note 12 Series also rolled out with a Pro model of its latest device which makes up a smartphone with ideal features to entice its users. Redmi consented to roll out the Note 12S with the Note 12 Pro+ to pair up as a brand and sway the market with ideal products to keep its revenue booming per the metro status line of smartphones available in the market.

Redmi currently has two models of Note 12 Pro smartphone in the market while maintaining its low-budget price tag for high-end gadgets that will be sold at N 116,900 starting price. The Live Vivid smartphone by Redmi is currently available in Nigeria and other significant markets to thrill loyal Redmi users with ideal live imaging the device is built to picture via the high-end camera technology innovation packed in the device.

However, the Note 12 Series drama is an impact of the previous model of the smartphone the “Note 11 Series” which gave its users something to be loyal to as the Note 12 Series reveals gadget upgrades. Regardless of the significant upgrades, the Note 12 Series has thrilled its users with the enhanced camera and a user-friendly interface & body design to bolster user adaption to the device.

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G is built with superior-level charging speed, with 120W HyperCharge and a 5,000mAh long-lasting battery for extended daily usage. The device can duly be functional even under heavy content consumption especially when the 5G mobile network connectivity is active. Smooth and reliable 5G performance is ensured with MediaTek Dimensity 1080 high-performing chipset.

Redmi Note 12 Pro+5G comes with 8GB+256GB at the price of ₦279,000.

The devices chipset Redmi used for the Note 12 Series is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 processor, which gives the device an edge to run smooth multitasking without an overheating performance. With up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB ample storage, users can switch between apps and games seamlessly, without experiencing a lagging device when multitasking.

The setup of the device is in line with the device moniker that takes “Live Vivid” which denotes photography enthusiasts will be delighted with the Redmi Note 12S’s camera design. Redmi Note 12 Series is built with 108MP wide camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera. The camera setup preview image that beats images filtered with Photoshop effect.

This review is focused on the average technology Redmi used in building the device up to the standard that enthuses the tech-savviest population in Africa. However, the Note 12 Pro model device leaves every glance at a snap and craves another stare to completely comprehend the device’s functions.

The premium design of the device suite its features built-in to thrill athletes in terms of capturing motion images via “6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay” with a high refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen refresh rate is due enough to standardize the animation display to flow smoothly without buffers per touching the face of the screen on multitasking.

Key Specifications

• Display & Battery: All models share a 6.67-inch FHD⁺ AMOLED display (120 Hz, up to 1 200 nits peak) and a 5 000 mAh battery Mi Poland.

• Chipsets:

  • Note 12 4G: Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)

  • Note 12 5G: Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)

  • Note 12 Pro⁺ 5G & Note 12 Pro 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm) Notebookcheck.

• Cameras:

  • Note 12 (4G/5G): 50 MP main, 8 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro

  • Note 12 Pro 5G: 108 MP main with OIS, 8 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro

  • Note 12 Pro⁺ 5G: 200 MP Samsung HPX sensor with OIS Wikipedia.

• Charging & Build:

  • Note 12/5G: 33 W wired charging

  • Note 12 Pro 5G: 67 W wired charging

  • Note 12 Pro⁺ 5G: 120 W HyperCharge (0–100% in ~19 min)

  • IP53 dust-/splash-resistance on Pro models Notebookcheck.

Global Pricing

African Market Pricing

• Nigeria

  • Redmi Note 12 starts at ₦116,900 (4 + 128 GB)

  • Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G from ₦177,000 (6 + 128 GB) up to ₦188,000 (8 + 256 GB) Premium Times NigeriaPremium Times Nigeria.

• Kenya

  • Redmi Note 12 4G (4 + 128 GB): KES 32,500 Phone Place Kenya.

Review Highlights

• Value Leader: The Note 12 4G delivers smooth everyday performance, excellent battery life, and a vibrant AMOLED display at an entry-level price.

• Flagship-Adjacent: The Note 12 Pro⁺ 5G’s 200 MP main camera and 120 W charging rival true flagships—yet still cost significantly less than premium-brand equivalents.

• MIUI Experience: Ships with MIUI 14 on Android 13, offering deep customisation and frequent feature drops—though some users find the skin heavy.

• Trade-offs: No wireless charging or official IP-waterproof rating; Pro⁺’s charging brick is proprietary.

Bottom Line: For African buyers seeking wide-angle value, the base Note 12 is hard to beat; for those craving top-tier imaging and hyper-fast charging, the Pro⁺ 5G delivers without the four-figure price tag.