XIAOMI 12. The next Xiaomi 12 smartphones have been officially unveiled by the brand. Discover the different versions, info, and prices available.
A few hours before the end of 2021, the firm Xiaomi unveiled its new upcoming flagship smartphones: the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro. These are already breaking sales records in China, and should be released soon. Discover all the information about the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro, their characteristics, price and release date.
What are the characteristics of the Xiaomi 12?
After the announcement of a new generation of Snapdragon processors, Xiaomi quickly officially announced that Xiaomi 12 is the first smartphone to benefit from the brand new Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor unveiled by the company Qualcomm at the end of 2021. This new chip should equip many very high-end smartphones to come in 2022. Xiaomi confirms, however, that its future Xiaomi 12 will be the first device to be equipped with it. Very good news which already allows us to imagine the smartphone as the most powerful in its category …
The Xiaomi 12 is equipped withan AMOLED screen with Full HD definition (2400 x 1080 px), which is smaller than the previous generation of Xiaomi smartphones. The Xiaomi 12 is however provided with a refresh rate of 120 Hz for an 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 put forward its new technology called Cyberfocus, which allows you to always identify the important points (such as a face) on a scene to keep the focus. Here are the different sensors of the device:
- 50 Mpx main sensor.
- 13MP ultra wide-angle sensor.
- 5 Mpx macro sensor.
- 32 Mpx selfie sensor.
What are the characteristics of the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
Regarding the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the latter incorporates several of the specificities of its little brother with some improvements for a slightly higher price. Among these characteristics, we will remember in particular:
- A higher jig (163.6mm x 74.6mm x 8.16mm) compared to the Xiaomi 12.
- A 50 Mpx main photo sensor (with a larger aperture than that of the Xiaomi 12).
- A 50 Mpx ultra wide-angle sensor.
- A 50 Mpx x2 telephoto lens.
- Faster wired charging capable of fully recharging the phone in less than 20 minutes depending on the firm.
What release date for the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro?
If the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are eyeing you, you will have to be a little more 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 here. A release date around February-March is possible pending official confirmation.
What price for the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 is more affordable than its predecessor! This is one of the positive points to remember from the smartphone. The latter will be available with several colors and storage spaces according to your desires and needs according to the following formulas (converted from their prices in China):
- Xiaomi 12 (8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage): around 513 euros.
- Xiaomi 12 (8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage): around 554 euros.
- Xiaomi 12 (12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage): around 610 euros.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro, on the other hand, will be a bit more expensive. This is justified in particular by its few additional features, especially in terms of photo sensors and fast charging. We should be able to find it at these prices transposed from their tariffs in China:
- Xiaomi 12 Pro (8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage): around 651 euros.
- Xiaomi 12 Pro (8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage): around 692 euros.
- Xiaomi 12 Pro (12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage): around 748 euros.