Xiaomi 12

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Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 12X
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity
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Front of Xiaomi 12
Codename12: cupid
12X: psyche
12 Pro: zeus
12 Pro Dimensity: damuier
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Slogan Master every scene
Colors12/12 Pro: Black, Blue, Purple, Green
12X: Black, Blue, Purple
12 Pro Dimensity: Black, Blue
SeriesXiaomi
Model12: 2201123C, 2201123G
12X: 2112123AC, 2112123AG
12 Pro: 2201122C, 2201122G
12 Pro Dimensity: 2207122MC
Compatible networks GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
First released12/12X/Pro: December 28, 2021;2 years ago (2021-12-28)
12 Pro Dimensity: July 4, 2022;19 months ago (2022-07-04)
Predecessor Xiaomi Mi 11
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro
Successor Xiaomi 13
Related Xiaomi 12S
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Type12/12X: smartphone
12 Pro/Pro Dimensity: phablet
Form factor Slate
Dimensions
  • 12: 152.7 mm (6.01 in) H
    69.9 mm (2.75 in) W
    8.2 mm (0.32 in) (glass) or 8.7 mm (0.34 in) (leather) D
  • 12X: 152.7 mm (6.01 in) H
    69.9 mm (2.75 in) W
    8.2 mm (0.32 in)
  • 12 Pro: 163.6 mm (6.44 in) H
    74.6 mm (2.94 in) W
    8.2 mm (0.32 in) (glass) or 8.7 mm (0.34 in) (leather) D
  • 12 Pro Dimensity: 163.6 mm (6.44 in) H
    74.6 mm (2.94 in) W
    8.2 mm (0.32 in)
Mass12: 179 g (6.3 oz) (leather) or 180 g (6.3 oz) (glass)
12X: 176 g (6.2 oz)
12 Pro: 204 g (7.2 oz) (leather) or 205 g (7.2 oz) (glass)
12 Pro Dimensity: 201 g (7.1 oz)
Operating system 12/Pro/Pro Dimensity:
Original: Android 12 with MIUI 13
Current: Android 14 with HyperOS 1
12X:
Original: Android 11 with MIUI 13
Current: Android 13 with HyperOS 1
System-on-chip 12/Pro: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
12X: Snapdragon 870 (7 nm)
12 Pro Dimensity: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ (4 nm)
CPU 12/Pro: Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
12X: Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
12 Pro Dimensity: Octa-core (1x3.20 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU 12/Pro: Adreno 730
12X: Adreno 650
12 Pro Dimensity: Mali-G710 MC10
Memory8 GB, 12 GB RAM
Storage128 GB, 256 GB
Removable storage None
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Battery12/12X: 4500 mAh
12 Pro: 4600 mAh
12 Pro Dimensity: 5160 mAh
Charging12/12X/Pro Dimensity: 67W (Xiaomi), 15W (USB PD (PPS)), 10W (USB PD (non-PPS))
12 Pro: 120W (Xiaomi HyperCharge), 15W (USB PD (PPS)), 10W (USB PD (non-PPS))
Display
  • 12/12X: 6.2 in (160 mm)
    12 Pro/Pro Dimensity:6.73 in (171 mm)
  • 12 Pro/Pro Dimensity: 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~521 ppi density)
    12/12X: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~419 ppi density)
  • All: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
    OLED, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Sound12/12X: stereo speakers
12 Pro/Pro Dimensity: quad speakers
All: Tuned by Harman Kardon
Rear camera
  • 12/12X/Pro Dimensity: 50 MP, f/1.9 (wide), 1/2", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
    13 MP, 119˚ (ultrawide)
    5 MP, f/2.4, (telemacro)
  • 12 Pro: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF
    50 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)
    50 MP, f/2.4, 48mm (Telephoto)
  • All: HDR, panorama
    Video
    12/12X/Pro: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
    12 Pro Dimensity: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
1080p@30/120fps
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2/5.3 (12 Pro Dimensity), A2DP, LE
A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Data inputs Multi-touch screen
USB Type-C 2.0
Water resistance IP53
References [1] [2] [3] [4]

Xiaomi 12 is a line of Android-based smartphones manufactured by Xiaomi. [5] It was launched on 28 December 2021. [6]

Contents

Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bigger and improved version of Xiaomi 12 but with telephoto replaced telephoto macro on Xiaomi 12. Xiaomi 12X has the same specifications as Xiaomi 12 but with less powerful chipset and a miss of wireless charging. [6]

On 7 July 2022 with Xiaomi 12S Series was unveiled Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity with MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, camera setup from Xiaomi 12, bigger battery and less charging speed comparing to Xiaomi 12 Pro. [7]

Design

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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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Back of Xiaomi 12 in Blue color

Front made of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Back made of glass or eco-leather in green versions of Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro. Frame made of aluminium.

The design of all smartphones in Xiaomi 12 Series is similar but Pro models have bigger dimensions (152.7 mm (6.01 in) × 69.9 mm (2.75 in) × 8.2 mm (0.32 in) in Xiaomi 12 and 12X or 8.7 mm (0.34 in) leather version of Xiaomi 12 and 163.6 mm (6.44 in) × 74.6 mm (2.94 in) × 8.2 mm (0.32 in) in Xiaomi 12 Pro and 12 Pro Dimensity or 8.7 mm (0.34 in) leather version of Xiaomi 12 Pro).

On the bottom side, there is a USB-C port, speaker, microphone, and dual SIM tray. On the top, there is an additional microphone, IR blaster, and a second speaker. On the right, there is the volume rocker and a power button.

Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro were available in 4 colors: Black, Blue, Purple, and Green (China exclusive).

Xiaomi 12X was available in 3 colors: Black, Blue, and Purple.

Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity was available in Black and Blue colors.

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Specifications

Hardware

Platform

Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are the second smartphones after Motorola Edge X30 which received a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor.

Xiaomi 12X uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 instead of Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity is the first smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. [8]

Software

Initially, the Xiaomi 12 series was released with MIUI 13 based on Android 11 in Xiaomi 12X and based on Android 12 in other models. Later they were updated to HyperOS 1 based on Android 13 on Xiaomi 12X and based on Android 14 in other models.

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