How about Wheat 5? ——Analysis of hot topics and hot content on the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched a new mobile phoneRedmi Note 12 Turbo (codename "Wheat 5")triggered widespread discussion. As a performance model positioned in the mid-range market, its configuration, price and user experience have become hot topics in the technology circle. The following combines the data from the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the highlights and controversies of this phone from multiple dimensions.
1. Core configuration and price comparison

| Configuration items | Redmi Note 12 Turbo (Wheat 5) | Competing product at the same price (realme GT Neo5 SE) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 |
| screen | 6.67 inches 1080P 120Hz OLED | 6.74-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED |
| Battery/Quick Charge | 5000mAh + 67W | 5500mAh + 100W |
| Starting price | 1999 yuan (8+256GB) | 2099 yuan (8+256GB) |
From the configuration comparison, we can see that Wheat 5 mainly features“Flagship-level performance decentralization”, but the screen resolution and fast charging are slightly inferior to competing products, and the price advantage is about 100 yuan.
2. Hot topics of discussion among users
1.Performance:Snapdragon 7+ Gen2 is praised as the "little 8+ Gen1", and its AnTuTu score exceeds 1 million, but some users reported that there is a frequency reduction problem during long-term gaming.
2.Appearance design:The straight-screen design without the plastic screen bracket has been well received, but the plastic material of the back cover has become a point of criticism.
3.System experience:The smoothness of MIUI 14 has been significantly improved, but the issue of advertising push is still frequently mentioned.
3. E-commerce platform sales data (last 7 days)
| platform | Sales volume (estimated) | Positive rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jingdong | 21,000 units | 96% |
| Tmall | 17,000 units | 94.5% |
| Pinduoduo | 09,000 units | 92% |
Data shows that Wheat 5 performs strongly in the 2,000 yuan price range, but Pinduoduo’s quality control channels are more controversial.
4. Summary of evaluation conclusions of technology bloggers
•Advantages:Outstanding cost performance, radical performance release, and upgraded screen look and feel.
•Disadvantages:The imaging capabilities are average (the main camera has no OIS), and the battery life is lower than expected.
5. Purchase suggestions
suitable forHeavy mobile game users with limited budget, if you focus on taking pictures or fast charging, you can consider choosing realme GT Neo5 at an additional price. The current e-commerce platform’s limited-time gift of headphones (until April 25) further improves the price/performance ratio.
Summary:Wheat 5 has become a popular model recently with its "mid-range price + flagship performance". Although there are compromises in details, it is still a strong competitor in the 2,000 yuan price range. Consumers are advised to weigh configuration and price based on their own needs.
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from April 10 to April 20, 2023, and the sources include JD.com, Weibo, Kuan and other platforms.)
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