Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro have finally been officially released after being colored by leaks and teasers circulating before the launch event. Both of these phones carry high specifications and are priced at tempting prices.
Xiaomi 12
For those of you who like compact phones, you will probably be happy with this Xiaomi 12. Carrying dimensions of 152.7×69.9×8.16mm with a weight of 179 grams (skin) and 180 grams (glass).
The screen carries a 6.28-inch Full HD + AMOLED panel that offers 1 billion colors and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. It supports 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 1,000 nits of brightness.
The 50 MP main camera on the back carries a 1/5.6 inch Sony IMX766 sensor with 2.0μm pixels, and OIS. Xiaomi pairs it with a 12 MP ultra-wide camera and a 5 MP telemacro.
For the kitchen runway, this cellphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 combined with LPDDR5 RAM and UFC 3.1 internal memory. To keep it cool, the Xiaomi 12 is equipped with a VC soaking plate cooler with an area of 2,600 mm² combined with 10000mm² graphite. Do not miss the antenna is also given a layer of white graphene.
The Xiaomi 12 battery has a capacity of 4,500 mAh with 67W fast charging that can be fully charged in 39 minutes. The phone supports 50W wireless charging which promises to fully charge the battery in 53 minutes.
The Xiaomi 12 features dual symmetrical speakers tuned to Sound by Harman Kardon which offers clear and natural sound, and is supported by Dolby Atmos.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
As the name implies, the Xiaomi 12 Pro brings the most qualified specifications. The screen is 6.73 inches with 2K resolution and 1.07 billion colors, using an AMOLED LTPO panel from Samsung which features a dynamic refresh rate of 1-120Hz depending on the content being run.
It doesn't stop there, Xiaomi provides support for a maximum brightness level of 1,500 nits, HDR 10+ and Dolby Atmos. To be protected from scratches, Gorilla Glass Victus is provided.
Xiaomi 12 is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with LDDR5 RAM and UFC 3.1 ROM. The cooling system combines 2,900mm² of VC and 3 large heat dissipation graphite sheets, which further enhances cooling performance for stable use, while the antenna area is also coated with white graphene.
The Sony IMX707 50 MP sensor is embedded in the main rear camera. It measures 1/2.8", supports pixel binning with a pixel size of 2.44µm and OIS. Xiaomi has also installed a 50 MP ultra-wide camera with JN1 sensor and a 5-MP telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom.
This camera is equipped with the CyberFocus feature which has intelligent visual tracking capabilities that can simultaneously identify the eye and the human figure, as well as pets, for stable and accurate focusing. Machine learning algorithms allow the system to quickly analyze features of the subject in focus, even if the shape, angle, or color changes. It offers stable and smooth tracking of moving objects, with just a double tap.
Xiaomi also boasts of a new night mode algorithm that is able to capture more light in dimly lit areas while keeping noise levels under control.
This HP has dual symmetrical speakers that use a frequency division scheme, enabling an exceptional audio experience with high-frequency oomph supported by a customized mid-woofer and tweeter. This speaker is tuned to Sound BY Harmon Kardon with Dolby Atmos support.
The Xiaomi 12 packs a 4,600mAh battery with 120W fast charging that promises to be full in 18 minutes. Support for 50W wireless fast charging is also provided which fully charges the battery in 42 minutes. Also, Xioami's own Surge P1 charging chip is installed to help handle power management.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro come in black, blue, purple with a glass back. In addition there is a layer of green vegan leather.
This cellphone goes on sale in China starting December 31 next. The prices are as follows:
Xiaomi 12 price
- 8GB + 128GB 3,699 yuan
- 8GB + 256GB 3,999 yuan
- 12GB + 256GB 4,399 yuan
Xiaomi 12 Pro Price
- 8GB + 128GB 4,699 yuan
- 8GB + 256GB 4,999 yuan
- 12GB + 256GB 5,399 yuan
