Xiaomi 12 Series, which includes three models – Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X, is now available for the international market. The manufacturer promises studio-quality images and cinematic videos.
Camera Setup
The Xiaomi 12 Series devices all feature a 50MP triple camera setup. The PRo variant features a Sont IMX707 ultra-large main sensor. This enables faster focus speeds and increased color accuracy. The main camera comes with a 13MP ultra-wide and a 5MP telemacro shooter.
Additionally, the One-Click AI Cinema offers creative options so users can do video editings like Parallel World, Freeze Frame Video, and Magic Zoom modes.
Flagship Performance
Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 boast a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor built on a 4nm process, this processor also boosts GPU graphic rendering by 30% and energy efficiency by 25% when compared to the previous generation 1. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12X is powered by the Snapdragon® 870.
Display
All three devices feature an AMOLED Dot Display rated A+ by DisplayMate, and with TrueColor support. The display also features scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus and supports Dolby Vision, the industry’s leading imaging technology that brings vibrant color and details. Furthermore, Xiaomi 12 Series supports HDR 10+.
Battery and Charging
On the battery side of things, The Xiaomi 12 Pro boasts a 4,600mAh battery that supports 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge that can fully charge the device in just 18 minutes using Boost Mode.
Meanwhile, the vanilla and X variant is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W turbo charging with 50W wireless charging ability.
The Pro and vanilla variant also features the Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge that helps prolong battery life.
Design
The Xiaomi 12 Series of phones all feature a sleek and slim design thanks to thin high-capacity batteries and 3D Curves. The series comes in three colors – Gray, Purple, and Blue.
Pricing
- Xiaomi 12 Pro comes in two variants, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and will be available starting from USD 999.
- Xiaomi 12 comes in three variants, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and will be available starting from USD 749.
- Xiaomi 12X comes in two variants, 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and will be available starting from USD 649.
Here are the detailed specs of the Xiaomi 12 Series:
| Component | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 120Hz 6.73” AMOLED Dot Display DisplayMate A+ Samsung E5 material Aspect ratio: 20:9 WQHD+, 3200 x 1440 TrueColor HBM 1,000 nits (typ),1,500 nits peak brightness(typ) Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1(typ) 16,000 level brightness adjustment Dynamic 120Hz LTPO Micro Lens AdaptiveSync Pro Up to 480Hz touch sampling rate Dolby Vision, HDR 10+ support 360° ambient light sensor SGS Eye Care Display Certification X-axis linear vibration motor | 120Hz 6.28″ AMOLED Dot Display DisplayMate A+ Aspect ratio: 20:9 FHD+, 2400 x 1080 TrueColor 1,100 nits peak brightness(typ) Contrast ratio: 5,000,000:1(typ) 16,000 brightness adjustment Over 68 billion colors Dolby Vision®, HDR 10+ support 120Hz AdaptiveSync Up to 480Hz touch sampling rate 360° ambient light sensor Low blue light certification X-axis linear vibration motor | 120Hz 6.28″ AMOLED Dot Display DisplayMate A+ Aspect ratio: 20:9 FHD+, 2400 x 1080 TrueColor 1,100 nits peak brightness (typ) Contrast ratio: 5,000,000:1 DolbyVision®, HDR 10+ support Over 68 billion colors 120Hz AdaptiveSync Up to 480Hz touch sampling rate Low Blue Light Certification X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Rear Camera | 50MP wide angle camera IMX707, f/1.9 1/1.28” 7P lens 2.44 μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel 8K recording 4K HDR 10+ recording Ultra Night Video, One-click AI cinema Xiaomi ProFocus (Motion tracking focus/ Motion Capture/Eye-tracking focus) Ultra Night Photo, Portrait Night mode 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera 115° FOV, f/2.2 50MP telephoto camera 48mm equivalent focal length, f/1.9 Night mode (wide/ultra-wide/telephoto) 50MP mode (wide/ultra-wide/telephoto) | 50MP wide angle camera f/1.88, 6P lens 2μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel 8K recording 4K HDR 10+ recording Ultra Night Video, One-click AI cinema Xiaomi ProFocus (Motion tracking focus/Eye tracking focus/ Motion Capture) Portait Night mode, Portrait HDR 13MP ultra-wide angle camera 123° FOV, f/2.4 5MP telemacro camera 50mm equivalent focal length, Auto Focus Night mode (wide/ultra wide) | 50MP main camera F/1.88, 6P lens 2μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel 13 MP ultra-wide-angle camera 123° FOV, f/2.4 5MP telemacro camera 50mm equivalent focal length, Auto Focus • Night mode |
| Front Camera | 32MP in-display selfie camera f/2.45, 1.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel HDR 10+ recording Selfie Night mode, AI portrait video | 32MP in-display selfie camera f/2.45, 1.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel HDR 10+ recording, AI portrait video, Selfie Night mode | 32MP in-display selfie camera f/2.45, 1.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel Selfie Night Mode, AI portrait video, Time-lapse selfie |
| Dimensions and Weight | 163.60mm x 74.60mm x 8.16mm 205g | 152.70mm x 69.90mm x 8.16mm 180g | 52.70mm x 69.90mm x 8.16mm 176g |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4nm power-efficient manufacturing process ARM-V9: 1x ARM Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz 3x ARM Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz 4x ARM Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz Qualcomm® Adreno™ LiquidCool Technology MIUI 13 with Android 12 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4nm power-efficient manufacturing process ARM-V9: 1x ARM Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz 3x ARM Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz 4x ARM Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz Qualcomm® Adreno™ LiquidCool Technology MIUI 13 with Android 12 | Snapdragon 870 1x ARM Cortex-A77 @ 3.2GHz 3x ARM Cortex-A77 @ 2.4GHz 4x ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Qualcomm Adreno™ 650 LiquidCool Technology MIUI 13 with Android 11 |
| RAM | LPDDR5 RAM UFS 3.1 storage | LPDDR5 RAM UFS 3.1 storage | LPDDR5 RAM UFS 3.1 storage |
| Audio | Quad speakers SOUND BY Harman Kardon Dolby Atmos | Symmetrical dual speakers SOUND BY Harman Kardon Dolby Atmos | Symmetrical dual speakers SOUND BY Harman Kardon Dolby Atmos |
| Charging | 4,600mAh battery 120W wired Xiaomi HyperCharge 50W wireless turbo charging 10W reverse wireless charging Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge | 4,500mAh battery 67W wired turbo charging 50W wireless turbo charging 10W reverse wireless charging Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge | 4,500mAh battery 67W wired turbo charging |
| Connectivity | Type-C Dual SIM, dual 5G standby Supports NFC Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E | Type-C Dual SIM, dual 5G standby Supports NFC Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E | Type-C Dual SIM, dual 5G standby Supports NFC Bluetooth 5.1, 5G, Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E |
| Color/s | Gray, Purple, and Blue | Gray, Purple, and Blue | Gray, Purple, and Blue |
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