I need NFC. Want to ask does redmi note 12 5G have NFC?
I think local Mi store has a redmi note 12 at $369 or something..not sure if it has good camera and NFC

I'm confused with all the model numbers

paisay
Yes, Redmi Note 12 (5G) have nfc.
Erm for "good" camera, usually it doesn't go well on budget phone or basic models (that's where the budget corner cut comes from usually).
Yes, different models can be confusing. Usually they come in basic, high-tier(Pro) and other sub-varients. Just Google their models vs to see the differences. U/M a quick summarize for you for this model.
Redmi Note 12 4G:
Basic model, nfc locked, 3x50MP lens camera. SD 685. 8/128, 33W charging.
Redmi Note 12 5G:
Sub variant model between Basic n High Tier(Pro). Different chipset- SD 4 Gen 1, better performance, Can use 5G, NFC. 3x48MP lens. 8/256. 33W charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro:
*((Would recommend this if you are looking for a good camera, nfc, 5G. Personally feel best value for $$$ - wait for 7.7 promo, might be able to get it @400 or below, or top up abit more for F5)).
High Tier. Higher performance chipset-Dimensity 1080. 5G,NFC, 16MP Selfie camera, 3x50MP Sony lenses, according to reviews camera performance are really good. 8/256, 67W fast charging.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+:
Even higher tier, usually specialized in certain aspects of the phone, for this, is the 200MP camera n 120W Hyper Charging (5 mins charge 0-100%). Dimensity 1080, 5G, NFC, 16MP Selfie. 12/256. Though 200MP, it's getting tons of bad reviews of actual camera performance, and part of the poor performance are affected cause Pro+ only get a 2MP ultra wide camera, instead of the 8MP ultra wide you getting on Pro.
Redmi Note 12 Turbo:
*Rebranding Model of Poco F5. You getting a F5, but a cheaper price tag, could be saving up to $100+, but only release in China, no global release, so only have export set with China Rom.
Hope this helps.