The Xiaomi 12 series of devices have recently been launched globally and are now available in the PH market. The series PH launch includes two devices – Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro.
What The Xiaomi 12 Series Brings to the Table
The Xiaomi 12 series offers premium flagship performance, design, and a promise of cinematic quality for image/video capture. Let’s take a look at the highlights:
- Cinematic Image/Video Quality – The phones are both equipped with a 50MP triple camera set up. The Pro variant features the Sony IMX707 cutting-edge lens. These features enable you to shoot even in unfavorable conditions.
- Flagship Performance – Both devices boast a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood which provides both power and efficiency.
- Premium Display – The phones both feature an AMOLED display that has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection. The Pro variant sports a 6.73-inch WQHD+ display with AdaptiveSync Pro to dynamically adjust LTPO between 1Hz to 120Hz. Meanwhile, the vanilla variant has a 6.28-inch FHD+ screen with 120Hz AdaptiveSync.
- Next-Gen Battery Features – The Pro variant is powered by a 4,600mAh that features 120W Xiaomi Hypercharge support that is capable of fully charging the device in just 18 minutes. On the other hand, the vanilla variant has a 4,500mAh battery that has a 67W fast charging support.
- Flagship Design – The Pro version’s 6.73-inch display is encased in a sleek middle frame that has 3D curves, while the vanilla model’s 6.28-inch display measures only 69.9mm in width.
Now let’s take a look at the specs for both devices:
| Component | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 120Hz 6.73” AMOLED Dot DisplayDisplayMate A+Samsung E5 material Aspect ratio: 20:9WQHD+, 3200 x 1440 TrueColorHBM 1,000 nits (typ),1,500 nits peak brightness(typ) Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1(typ) 16,000 level brightness adjustment Dynamic 120Hz LTPOMicro Lens AdaptiveSync ProUp to 480Hz touch sampling rate Dolby Vision, HDR 10+ support360° ambient light sensorSGS Eye Care Display Certification X-axis linear vibration motor | 120Hz 6.28″ AMOLED Dot DisplayDisplayMate A+Aspect ratio: 20:9FHD+, 2400 x 1080 TrueColorHBM 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+ support120Hz AdaptiveSyncUp to 480Hz touch sampling rate360° ambient light sensor 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) – Portrait Night mode, Portrait HDR • 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera – 123° FOV, f/2. • 5MP telemacro camera – 50mm equivalent focal length, Auto Focus • Night mode (wide/ultra-wide) |
| Front Camera | 32MP in-display selfie cameraf/2.45, 1.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel HDR 10+ recording Selfie Night mode, AI portrait video | 32MP in-display selfie cameraf/2.45, 1.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel HDR 10+ recording, AI portrait video, Selfie Night mode |
| Dimensions and Weight | 163.60mm x 74.60mm x 8.16mm 205g | 152.70mm x 69.90mm x 8.16mm 180g |
| CPU | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 14nm power-efficient manufacturing process ARM-V9:1x ARM Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz3x ARM Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz4x ARM Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHzQualcomm AdrenoLiquidCool Technology MIUI 13 with Android 12 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 14nm power-efficient manufacturing process ARM-V9:1x ARM Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz3x ARM Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz4x ARM Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHzQualcomm AdrenoLiquidCool Technology MIUI 13 with Android 12 |
| RAM+ROM | 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 |
| Charging | 4,600mAh battery (typ) 120W wired Xiaomi HyperCharge 50W wireless turbo charging 10W reverse wireless charging Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge | 4,500mAh (typ) battery 67W wired turbo charging 50W wireless turbo charging 10W reverse wireless charging Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge |
| Connectivity | Type-CDual SIM, dual 5G standby Supports NFC Bluetooth 5.25G Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E | Type-CDual SIM, dual 5G standby Supports NFC Bluetooth 5.25G Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E |
| Color/s | Gray, Purple, and Blue | Gray, Purple, and Blue |
Pricing and Availability:
- Xiaomi 12 Pro: 12+256GB – PHP 48,999
- Xiaomi 12: 8+256GB – PHP 39,999
The phones can be purchased as early as March 24 and can now be pre-ordered at the Xiaomi PH official Lazada and Shopee stores.
In addition, those who pre-order in Xiaomi’s official online and authorized retail stores from March 24 to April 1 can also score amazing deals. Xiaomi 12 Pro 12+256GB buyers will be getting a free Mi TV P1 43” while those who purchase a Xiaomi 12 8+256GB will receive a free Mi TV P1 32”. Freebies are subject to stock availability.
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