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  • Rook
  • HKx
  • 08 May 2024

Prolog, 07 May 202410000000% agreed. Enjoying my Redmi Note 12 without HyperOS... moreI received my brand new Redmi Note 12 4G replacement this afternoon (thanks to Amazon) and spent several hours in the evening setting everything up, changing the settings, and downloading all the apps I had one by one (by looking at photos of the previous phone's screen ...because Google's backup system like Google One is rubbish). The difference is like night and day!

I didn't immediately update the MIUI like I did last time, and I realised today that the MIUI that came with the phone (Global 14.0.4) is so much better than the latest one. The number of Always-on display options are particularly cool. I made sure to disable automatic updates, as well as toggle off the Updater and System apps updater in the Authorisation and revocation. My phone feels quite expensive now, and it seems to have more free space than it did before.

I think the people who are enjoying HyperOS has the 8GB RAM version of this phone, and mostly care about speed as they play a lot of games. I'm a 30-something year old woman and I don't particularly care about gaming. Again, I repeat to others who are thinking about buying this phone, just bought this phone, or haven't updated it, NEVER UPDATE IT TO HYPEROS. Complain to Xiaomi about how bad HyperOS is instead! I already did!

    Rook, 07 May 2024Review: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G 4/128 has almost all th... more10000000% agreed. Enjoying my Redmi Note 12 without HyperOS update for the last six months. I'll prefer reselling it and buying an Infinix or Tecno instead of updating it to the trashy ostentatious OS lol.

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      • Rook
      • HKx
      • 07 May 2024

      Review: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G 4/128 has almost all the features a casual user would need. Some of these features are even unavailable on flagship phones and more expensive, newer models in the Redmi Note range. For example:
      PROs:
      - Two SIM card slots and a separate micro SD card slot (up to 1TB). I bought a microSDXC card to store photos, videos and important documents and recordings in it for quick removal, just in case the phone malfunctions.
      - A 3.5mm jack. Wired earphones are more secure than wireless. And unlike USB earphones, you can charge your phone whilst using your 3.5mm earphones.
      - FM Radio. The 3.5mm earphones double as a radio aerial. This is handy if you enjoy listening to the news or chart music without internet connection.
      - An infrared blaster. Using an app and the right configurations, you can control other electronics that use a remote, including many older electronics. I'm able to control my Sky+ box and my 12-year-old Panasonic television, which is useful for when the TV remote breaks or goes missing.
      - Gyroscope and compass sensors. Most budget smartphones only have the accelerometer and proximity sensors. And like most phones nowadays, this phone has GPS and enough storage space to download multiple offline maps.
      - Pro-camera controls. You can manually control exposure, saturation, focus etc when taking photos. The photos look particularly clear on the AMOLED screen.
      - The UK version of this phone (23021RAA2Y) has NFC. This is needed for most contactless mobile payments and NFC tags.
      - Strengthened glass (with a screen protector) and water-resistance. To give clumsy people peace of mind. I bought a wallet case for extra protection.
      - A soft transparent phone cover, a tiny tray ejector pin, a compact fast UK charger and USB-A to C cable. The phone charges up very quickly and the battery lasts all day (with two battery-saving modes).

      However, there are several drawbacks to this phone. If it weren't for these, this phone would've otherwise been perfect for me:
      CONS:
      - HyperOS. The HyperOS system update slowed down the phone and stripped it off its personality. It took away some of the features, replaced other features with worse versions, and oversimplified the graphics (e.g. charging, about phone, wallpapers etc). The update makes the phone feel like a cheap iPhone knock-off.
      - No Augmented Reality. The Google ARCore app, which is needed to play certain games in AR mode (such as Pokemon Go) does not support this phone, despite supporting older devices. I think this is more Google's fault, and I hope they fix this soon. Many people are being denied an entire experience.
      - Too many ads and bloatware. I was surprised to see intrusive ads on system apps, such as Themes and Fonts. I spent some time uninstalling unwanted apps and learning how to block some of the ads (disable msa and recommendations, private DNS, etc). I still saw ads however.
      - Complicated navigation and easy deletion. I'm still trying to find out how to delete the phone's cached data without deleting the apps' cache and data, if there is a way. I'm worried that I might accidentally delete my photos and messages via the Security and Cleaner apps.
      - No 8GB RAM/256 ROM UK version available. I'm disappointed to see that customers in other countries can buy the 8GB RAM model at the same price as the UK version. That being said, I haven't been hindered by the 4GB RAM yet and I am able to multitask so far. The phone's storage with the 1TB expandable storage is just enough space.
      - The barcode sticker on the back of the phone leaves an unsightly dark square after peeling it off.
      - Minor issues: No replaceable battery. Widgets take up more space than necessary. Would've preferred a zoom lens over a macro lens. AMOLED makes some dark pictures impossible to see. No preinstalled classic telephone ringtone and clock alarm. No 5G (I don't use data roaming, so not an issue for me). No colour options in the UK (I prefer the Onyx Grey anyway). Too many system updates. Xiaomi ends support for this phone in approximately 2026.

      I paid ~£123 for it. Overall, I am satisfied so far. For power users and professionals, this would be a decent backup phone. Unfortunately, I had to return it because of the HyperOS system update. I contacted Xiaomi customer support, and they said I could try a factory reset, but the phone did not revert back to MIUI 14. If you're considering buying this phone, do NOT update to HyperOS. HyperOS is a downgrade. I have purchased another new phone from the same seller, but I will not be "updating" it. I prefer a good user experience over better security.

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        • Rook
        • HKx
        • 07 May 2024

        Jetitskesawalk, 01 May 2024After hyper os update my xiaomi have a issue lodading issue... moreI returned my brand new Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G because of the HyperOS update. I did not like the charging visuals, the About Phone visuals, the wallpapers, and the drop-down menu. Everything also felt slower than MIUI 14. I reordered this phone today and will not be updating the system. It's trying too hard to be an Apple iPhone and I hate Apple iPhone. The oversimplification of the userface is making the phone feel cheaper than it already is.

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          • nbf
          • 01 May 2024

          Anonymous, 18 Apr 2024Battery bug is fixed with hyperOS video quality is actually... moreAfter hyper os update my xiaomi have a issue lodading issue .... No fast charging 😒

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            • pVc
            • 30 Apr 2024

            I'm using this phone and I'm a fan of mobile phones. The battery stands great, the keyboard and storage are both awesome and the camera has a 10x zoom (video 6x). The 50MP camera is great as well. :)

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              • n206
              • 0p{
              • 28 Apr 2024

              Prolog, 27 Apr 2024Been using for 6 months without HyperOS update and still go... moreYes Xiaomi especially this Hand set has lot of bugs always more and more. That's why I will soon buy honor or OnePlus phone or anything but no more Xiaomi ever...! My first and ever last Xiaomi was this note 12 4g. Disappointed fully.

                Been using for 6 months without HyperOS update and still going strong. However the phone has a lot of bugs lately; it went pitch black screen/off after talking for around an hour with my friend. So I did some research and found out about the "hard reset" thingy; by pressing the volume and power button simultaneously. Battery timing is okay-ish and SOT depends on usage. I'm from a third world country, so I can't sue them. Only if a person reading this from USA, Canada, or UK, having this handset. Please file a high-profile lawsuit against Xiaomi for at least $2 billion - on behalf of the entire Xiaomi/Redmi user base worldwide.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • XWu
                  • 27 Apr 2024

                  Ali--Raza, 26 Jan 2024Just go to settings and apps, uninstall the ones you can do... moreWill i face any problem after update???

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                    • n206
                    • 0p{
                    • 25 Apr 2024

                    This phone is a total junk. My first and lädt Xiaomi Phone. Laggy bad memory handling. Calls messages arrive 1 day later. Disappointed in scrap Xiaomi. I go for Sammy or honor. Better options. Noore Xiaomi.

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                      • KG1
                      • 23 Apr 2024

                      is anyone else facing a mobile data connectivity issue? It happens to me randomly. when I turned it to airplane mode and after turning it off it worked for the last few weeks. now it gets worse, the above technique doesn't work. now I'm forced to restart my phone. any sollutions to this or pour your ideas and experiences

                        HSB, 13 Apr 2024Well I just bought it and CPUZ says it has Snapdrgon 665 wi... moreNo need to worry it has Snapdragon 685 which is power efficient compared to Snapdragon 665 and is 5-10% better in performance. My previous phone (Realme 5i) has Snapdragon 665 and this one (Redmi note 12 4G) has Snapdragon 685 and it's a bit better and that is noticeable.

                        The CPU-Z app does not tell the actual accurate processor in the phone sometimes , it has some algorithm which does this mistake but it's nothing to worry about.

                          Daravid, 20 Apr 2024Genuinely loved this before getting it. Experienced blackou... moreDo these things to make its performance better:

                          1- Uninstall the apps which have been in your phone for a long time and you don't use them.
                          The lower the number of apps the better it is for a entry level/midrange device like this.

                          2- Close background apps which are the main reason of battery drain and sluggishness of the phone and the bloatware installed by Xiaomi, you can disable some and uninstall some of them.

                          3- Clear the cache (not data) of the apps you use frequently
                          and then re-start the phone. Re-start the phone once a day or after every 2 days.

                          4- Keep your occupied storage less than 75% of the total storage to run the phone smoothly.

                          5- From the settings go to apps and manage apps and then look for background auto start section and turn off all the apps from that except Whatsapp.
                          Further you can logout the apps when not using them like Instagram, Facebook etc. because they continuously process in the background and slow down the phone.

                          6- If you have less than 6 GB ram variant then that can be an issue too. 8 GB ram variant is recommended, 6 gb is ok and 4gb ram is not sufficient in 2024.

                          This phone's processor is not that powerful for Android 14 and the software UI is a little heavier too so there will be some slowness in the phone but the above mentioned steps do improve things.

                          You can turn off 120 hz and this can create some relief for the processor and the battery but it's upto you.

                          Using battery saver mode will also help when not using heavy apps or games. It will stop unnecessary background tasks.

                            Genuinely loved this before getting it. Experienced blackout during calls and sometimes when working.

                            Camera is somewhat Mid, but I enjoyed the processor for a while. Same as charging speed (my favourite thing)

                            After update to HyperOS, I've had to deal with overheating and performance lag more often

                            Overall it isn't bad for a budget device.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • Rk2
                              • 20 Apr 2024

                              Ayan, 21 Mar 2024Can I play codm on note 12 4g ?Yep us low or medium graphics

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                                • n2Y
                                • 18 Apr 2024

                                User from sri lanka, 17 Apr 2024Have been using this phone for 1 year. Cons: *speaker qual... moreBattery bug is fixed with hyperOS video quality is actually bad camera is mid. Phone blackout is true. Speakers are fine for me but if it's something that I would want to listen in high quality just get headphones.

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                                  • SYx
                                  • 17 Apr 2024

                                  Have been using this phone for 1 year.
                                  Cons: *speaker quality is bad
                                  *Blackout sensor issue when Im on a call
                                  *Get battery low warning just a few seconds earlier
                                  before it turns dead.
                                  *Camera quality is Low

                                  Pros: *Good build quality
                                  *Good diaplay

                                  I dont recommend this phone at all

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                                    • 7%V
                                    • 14 Apr 2024

                                    HSB, 13 Apr 2024Well I just bought it and CPUZ says it has Snapdrgon 665 wi... moreSnapdragon 685

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                                      • bxc
                                      • 13 Apr 2024

                                      Well I just bought it and CPUZ says it has Snapdrgon 665 with 11nm processor. what should I do?

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                                        • Mohammad
                                        • L9y
                                        • 12 Apr 2024

                                        If You Open Device Info HW
                                        On Display Side You Noticed This Phone Accually Has HDR10 Screen

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