Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 original?
Copies of the Redmi Note 12 look right and even say Redmi Note 12 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real Redmi Note 12 vs a copy
| A real Redmi Note 12 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓23021RAA2Y, 23021RAAEG, 23027RAD4I | ✕A different code, or "REDMI NOTE 12" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 610 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓13 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Redmi Note 12's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Redmi Note 12. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Redmi Note 12 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 13 and up
A Redmi Note 12 showing Android older than 13 isn't what it says.
Redmi Note 12 or Redmi Note 12S?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Redmi Note 12 | Redmi Note 12S | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | 23021RAA2Y, 23021RAAEG | 23030RAC7Y, 2303CRA44A |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 13 | Android 13 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Redmi Note 12?
A real Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 reports 23021RAA2Y or 23021RAAEG or 23027RAD4I or 23028RA60L. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Redmi Note 12 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Redmi Note 12 run?
It came with Android 13. A version older than 13 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Redmi Note 12 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Redmi Note 12, for free.