XIAOMI 12. The Chinese manufacturer took advantage of a conference to unveil its new Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones. These have powerful components to compete with the biggest competitors on the market.
Xiaomi has just lifted the veil on its new smartphones for the year 2022. With its new Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro, the firm intends to follow in the footsteps of the previous Mi 11 by offering several versions of its famous spearhead .
After a little over an hour of conference, the firm will have unveiled a lot of data concerning its new smartphones, available in three different models. Discover all the first information related to the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro.
What are the features of the Xiaomi 12?
After the announcement of a new generation of Snapdragon processors, Xiaomi had quickly officially announced that the Xiaomi 12 would be the first smartphone to benefit from the all-new Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor unveiled by the Qualcomm company at the end of 2021. This new chip should equip many very high-end smartphones to come in 2022. Xiaomi has however confirmed that the Xiaomi 12 (and 12 Pro) benefit from this powerful processor.
The Xiaomi 12 is equipped witha 6.28″ AMOLED screen with Full HD definition protected by Gorilla Glass Victus glass technology. The Xiaomi 12 is also equipped with a refresh rate of 120 Hz for exemplary fluidity when browsing your applications and games.
On the photo side, the Xiaomi 12 is equipped with three separate sensors. The manufacturer has notably highlighted its new technology called ProFocus, which allows you to always identify important points (like a face) on a scene to keep the focus. Here are the different sensors of the device:
- 50MP main sensor.
- 13 MP ultra wide-angle sensor.
- 5 MP macro sensor.
- 32 MP selfie sensor.
What are the specs of the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
Regarding the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the latter takes up several of the specificities of its little brother with some improvements for a slightly higher price. Among these characteristics, we note in particular:
- A higher size (6.73″) compared to the Xiaomi 12.
- A 50 Mpx main photo sensor (with a larger opening than that of the Xiaomi 12).
- A 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.
- A 50MP x2 telephoto lens.
- Faster wired charging capable of fully recharging the telephone in less than 20 minutes according to the firm.
What are the specs of the Xiaomi 12X?
Designed as a “low cost” version of the range, the Xiaomi 12X trades in some of the components of the basic model to lower its price a little. According to the information provided by the manufacturer, the Xiaomi 12X has in particular:
- A 5G compatible Snapdragon 870 processor.
- A 6.28″ screen with a Full HD+ OLED panel.
- With a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
- A 4500 mAh battery compatible with 67 W wired charging.
What release date for the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro?
If the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro catch your eye, you will have to be a little patient. Although the devices are already a hit in China where they were officially presented, the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are not yet dated with us. These new smartphones were officially presented to the general public on Tuesday March 15 at 1 p.m.
What price for the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro?
The firm seems to have raised its prices for the Xiaomi 12. These will be available with several colors and storage spaces according to your desires and needs according to the following formulas:
- Xiaomi 12: from $749.
- Xiaomi 12X: from $649.
- Xiaomi 12 Pro: starting at $999.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro, on the other hand, will be a bit more expensive. This is justified in particular by its few additional characteristics, in particular in terms of photo sensors and fast charging. Conversely, the Xiaomi 12X is more affordable than its two elders.
Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro data sheet
Characteristics | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
---|---|---|
Screen | 6.28″ AMOLED FHD+ | 6.43″ AMOLED FHD+ |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
RAM | 8 / 12 GB | 8 / 12 GB |
Basic storage space | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Rear camera | 50MP wide-angle sensor / 13MP ultra-wide angle lens / 5MP macro lens | 50MP wide-angle sensor / 50MP ultra wide-angle lens / 50MP macro lens |
Front camera | 32 MP sensor | 32 MP sensor |
Battery | 4500mAh | 4600mAh |
Quick charge | Yes, up to 67W | Yes, up to 120W |
Network | 4G / 5G – Wi-Fi 6 – NFC | 4G / 5G – Wi-Fi 6 – NFC |
Dimensions | 152.7mm x 69.9mm x 8.16mm | 163.6mm x 74.6mm x 8.16mm |
Weight | 180g | 205g |