The next generation of Android flagships is on their way, and the Xiaomi 12 series debuted to top the list. Here’s what the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro and 12 X brings to the table.
As mentioned, the Xiaomi 12 series consists of three different devices, 12, 12 x and 12 Pro. The main specs of the 12 and 12 Pro package, with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and 5G.
The standard Xiaomi 12 offers a 6.28-inch FHD display with 120Hz refresh rate, 1,100 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus, and a 4,500mAh battery. This 67W battery can be charged via USB-C or 50W using the Xiaomi Wireless Charger. It also has a 50MP primary camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor, a 13MP ultrawide camera, and a macro camera as well. There is also a 32MP selfie camera. Interestingly, Xiaomi doesn’t mention any biometric support in its announcement post, but presumably there is some form of sensor under the screen.
Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12 Pro upgrades the package with a larger 6.7-inch QHD display, which also features higher peak brightness. It has the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and storage specs, but offers camera and charging upgrades. The camera array consists of three 50MP cameras for ultra-wide, ultra-wide and telephoto shots. The battery capacity has been slightly upgraded to 4600mAh with 120W wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging.
Finishing the package, the Xiaomi 12x keeps the same screen and camera combo as the standard model, but with a lower-end Snapdragon 870 processor, no wireless charging, and no Dolby Vision support on the screen. Apart from that, this more affordable model is basically identical to the standard flagship model.
One of the slight downsides to the whole set would be the software. While Xiaomi is announcing the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update today, the Series 12 won’t see the update until next month and will instead launch with Android 11 out of the box.
Currently, the Xiaomi 12 series launches in mainland China only, with prices starting at CNY 3,199 for the 12X, CNY 3,699 for the Xiaomi 12 and CNY 4,699 for the 12 Pro. Pre-orders begin December 30th.
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