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;2 years 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)
Weight12: 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]

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

Contents

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

On 7 July 2022, alongside the Xiaomi 12S Series, the Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity was unveiled with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. It features the same camera setup as the base Xiaomi 12 model, bigger battery and less powerful charging support comparing to the Xiaomi 12 Pro. [7]

Design

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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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Back of Xiaomi 12 in blue color

The front is made of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and the back is made of glass or eco-leather in green color option of Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro. The frame is made of aluminium.

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

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

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

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

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Specifications

Hardware

Platform

The Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are the second smartphones, after Motorola Edge X30, to receive the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12X uses less powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 instead of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and the Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity is the first smartphone that features the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. [8]

Software

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

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