Redmi is a sub-brand of Xiaomi and just recently, it launched the Redmi 12 4G model which came with Helio G88 SoC with the expectation that the device would launch a 5G version soon. A certain model number 23076RN4BI, was spotted on Geekbench, with expectations that this could actually be the Redmi 12 5G.
Redmi 12 5G was Spotted on Geekbench as a Report Suspecting It to be the Unit Under Model Code 23076RN4BI
According to the story by GSM Arena, the Redmi 12 5G was believed to have been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specifications. The article referred to the device as the Xiaomi 23076RN4BI and some important aspects of the device.
The Redmi 12 5G reportedly runs on Android 13 and would likely come with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC with 8 GB RAM onboard with more memory options to be confirmed. The report also lists the device scoring 916 in single-core and 2106 in multi-score.
The Xiaomi 23076RN4BI Showed Up on the BIS Database in India as It's Set to Launch on August 1
The Xiaomi 23076RN4BI reportedly showed up on the BIS database, which confirms that the device could be launched in India. This comes as a Xiaomi Redmi 12 device is set to launch in the country on August 1, without a clarification as to whether it will be a 4G or a 5G version.
The teasers revealed reportedly pointing toward a 4G variant of the phone since the design also comes with similar features, including a 50M primary camera. However, the article notes that should the model be released be the 5G model, it would be interesting to find out what the differences or similarities would be.
Another Theory Would be that the Device Would Not be the Redmi 12 5G but the Redmi Note 12R Instead
The article by GSM Arena notes that should the next Redmi 12 device in India be a 5G model, they are curious to find out whether the connectivity capabilities would be its only difference from the 4G or if there would be other differences in terms of specs or features.
It was also noted that there was still a chance of the new device actually being the Redmi 12 5G, which is a version of the Redmi Note 12R. The Redmi 12R would reportedly be an upgraded version of the Redmi 12 4G.
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What Buyers Need to Know About the Redmi 12R Which Comes with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and More
As specified, the Redmi 12R would be the 12 4G but with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, 5MP selfie shooter, but without an ultrawide camera. Fans can check the listing on the Geekbench Browser with a 1.96 GHz base frequency.
An article by Nashville Chatter also reveals how the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 was a 4nm processor coming from Samsung with two A78 cores. These cores are reportedly capable of speeds of 2.2 GHz while A55 cores come with a speed of just 2.0 GHz.
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