Xiaomi inaugurated its flagship mobile duo on the market, namely the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro. Both have their own advantages. Here are the prices and specifications of the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro.
Xiaomi 12 excels as a flagship phone that looks small but still has a large capacity battery. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is superior because it uses the latest Sony camera sensor, namely IMX707.
The rear camera configuration is claimed to be triple pro grade, which consists of a 50MP wide angle camera with an ultra-large sensor from Sony IMX707, a 50MP ultra-wide angle camera with an opening angle of 115 degrees, and a 50MP telephoto camera. As for the front camera, this smartphone is equipped with a 32MP in-display selfie camera.
Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro variants
Xiaomi 12 (8GB/256GB)
Xiaomi 12 Pro (12GB/256GB)
Xiaomi 12 Specifications
The Xiaomi 12 carries dimensions of 152.7×69.9×8.16mm and weighs 179 grams (skin) and 180 grams (glass). The screen carries a 6.28-inch Full HD + AMOLED panel which is coated with Gorilla Glass Victus. The refresh rate is 120 Hz and the brightness is up to 1,000 nits.
The 50 MP main camera on the back uses a 1/5.6 inch Sony IMX766 sensor with 2.0μm pixels, and OIS. Xiaomi paired it with a 12 MP ultra-wide camera and a 5 MP telemacro.
This phone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 combined with LPDDR5 RAM and UFC 3.1 internal memory.
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 Specifications
As the name implies, the Xiaomi 12 Pro carries the most capable 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 Pro 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 features 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 Pro packs a 4,600mAh battery with 120W fast charging that promises to be full in 18 minutes. It also provides support for 50W wireless fast charging which fully charges the battery in 42 minutes. There's also a Surge P1 charging chip built by Xioami to help with power management.
