Redmi Note 12S mobile was launched on 9th May 2023. The phone comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate 6.43-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels (FHD+) at a pixel density of 409 pixels per inch (ppi). Redmi Note 12S is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 processor. It comes with 6GB of RAM. The Redmi Note 12S runs Android 13 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery. The Redmi Note 12S supports 33W Fast Charging fast charging.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Redmi Note 12S on the rear packs a triple camera setup featuring a 108-megapixel (f/1.9) primary camera; an 8-megapixel (f/2.2, ultra wide-angle) camera, and a 2-megapixel (f/2.4, macro) camera. It has a single front camera setup for selfies, featuring a 16-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.

The Redmi Note 12S runs MIUI 14 is based on Android 13 and packs 128GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 1000GB) with a dedicated slot. The Redmi Note 12S is a dual-SIM mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. The Redmi Note 12S measures 159.87 x 73.87 x 8.09mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 176.00 grams. It was launched in Ice Blue, Pearl Green, and Onyx Black colours.

Connectivity options on the Redmi Note 12S include Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor. The Redmi Note 12S supports face unlock.