Xiaomi announces 3 smartphones in a global launch (online) today. They are the Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, and the Xiaomi 12X. Xiaomi also announces the Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro, Watch S1, and Watch S1 Active.
To save your time, here are the highlights of each of them.
Key points on the Xiaomi 12 Series are the ProFocus (using AI to understand the scene), the triple 50MPX cameras, the display. And for the Xiaomi 12 Pro, it has the 120W HyperCharging.
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12X
Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Xiaomi Watch S1
The Singapore Press Release only mentions the Xiaomi 12 series. Check out the specs of the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Specifications
Performance
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- 4nm power-efficient manufacturing process
- ARM-V9
- 1x ARM Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz
- 3x ARM Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz
- 4x ARM Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz
- Qualcomm Adreno™
- LPDDR5 RAM + UFS 3.1 storage
- LiquidCool Technology
- MIUI 13 with Android 12
Camera
- 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) - Portait Night mode, Portrait HDR
- 13MP ultra-wide angle camera
- 123° FOV, f/2.4
- 5MP telemacro camera
- 50mm equivalent focal length, Auto Focus
- Night mode (wide/ultra wide)
- 32MP in-display selfie camera
- 1.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, f/2.45
- HDR 10+ recording, AI portrait video, Selfie Night mode
Battery & Charging
- 4,500mAh (typ) battery
- 67W wired turbo charging
- 50W wireless turbo charging
- 10W reverse wireless charging
- Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge
Display & Design
- 120Hz 6.28″ AMOLED DotDisplay
- DisplayMate A+
- Aspect ratio: 20:9
- FHD+, 2400 x 1080
- TrueColor
- Brightness: 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+ support
- 120Hz AdaptiveSync
- Up to 480Hz touch sampling rate
- 360° ambient light sensor
- Low blue light certification
- X-axis linear vibration motor
- Dimensions: 152.70mm x 69.90mm x 8.16mm
- Weight: 180g
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Color: Gray, Purple and Blue
Audio
- Symmetrical dual speakers
- SOUND BY Harman Kardon
- Dolby Atmos
Connectivity
- Type-C
- Dual SIM, dual 5G standby
- Supports NFC
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bands
- 5G: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/ n40/n41/n66/n77/n78/n79
- 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66
- 4G: LTE TDD: B38/39/40/41/42/48
- 3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19
- 2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900 MHz
- Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E5
Check out the Press Release for more information.
Xiaomi 12 Pro Specifications
Performance
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- 4nm power-efficient manufacturing process
- ARM-V9
- 1x ARM Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz
- 3x ARM Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz
- 4x ARM Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz
- Qualcomm Adreno™
- LPDDR5 RAM + UFS 3.1 storage
- LiquidCool Technology
- MIUI 13 with Android 12
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)
- 32MP in-display selfie camera
- 1.4 μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, f/2.45
- HDR 10+ recording, AI portrait video, Selfie Night mode
Battery & Charging
- 4,600mAh battery (typ)
- 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge
- 50W wireless turbo charging
- 10W reverse wireless charging
- Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge
Display & Design
- 120Hz 6.73” AMOLED DotDisplay
- DisplayMate A+
- Samsung E5 material
- Aspect ratio: 20:9
- WQHD+, 3200 x 1440
- TrueColor
- Brightness: HBM 1,000 nits (typ), 1,500 nits peak brightness(typ)
- Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1(typ)
- 16,000 level brightness adjustment
- Dynamic 120Hz LTPO
- Micro Lens
- AdaptiveSync Pro
- Up to 480Hz touch sampling rate
- Dolby Vision , HDR 10+ support
- 360° ambient light sensor
- SGS Eye Care Display Certification
- X-axis linear vibration motor
- Dimensions: 163.60mm x 74.60mm x 8.16mm
- Weight: 205g
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Colors: Gray, Purple, and Blue
Audio
- Quad speakers
- SOUND BY Harman Kardon
- Dolby Atmos
Connectivity
- Type-C
- Dual SIM, dual 5G standby
- Supports NFC
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bands
- 5G: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/ n40/n41/n66/n77/n78/n79
- 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66
- 4G: LTE TDD: B38/39/40/41/42/48
- 3G:WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/6/8/19
- 2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900 MHz
- Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E
Press Release
Xiaomi 12 Series Redefines Flagship Category
Cutting-edge AI algorithms and Snapdragon® mobile platforms deliver cinematic experiences
SINGAPORE, March 15th, 2022 – Xiaomi today announced the launch of the all-new flagship Xiaomi 12 Series for global markets, featuring three groundbreaking devices: Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, and Xiaomi 12X.
Designed to empower users around the world with a cutting-edge videography studio and entertainment powerhouse, Xiaomi 12 Series delivers impressive advancements in Xiaomi’s AI algorithm, flagship processing power, and an all-round elevated experience.
Capture cinematic shots at any time
Xiaomi 12 Series enables users to record studio-quality shots no matter the scenario, be it challenging lighting conditions or moving objects. All three phones boast a pro-grade triple camera array for versatile shooting, starring a massive 50MP main wide angle camera, with 8K recording capabilities on both Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12.
Xiaomi 12 Pro stands out with its state-of-the-art triple 50MP array, which features a cutting-edge Sony IMX707 ultra-large main sensor. This sensor is capable of catching large amounts of light and empowers advanced imaging capabilities with faster focus speeds and increased color accuracy. Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X feature a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera, along with a 5MP telemacro camera, for filming life from different perspectives.
Beyond impressive hardware, Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 also advance Xiaomi’s proprietary AI algorithms. These innovations make it easier than ever for users to record every moment the way they want to, even in low-light or moving subjects. Xiaomi ProFocus intelligently identifies and tracks objects, preventing blurring or out-of-focus shots of moving or veiled subjects. These advancements also include eye and face auto focus capabilities. Ultra Night Video uses Xiaomi’s proprietary algorithms to record video even under extreme low-light, meaning moody, atmospheric shots are clearer than ever.
Available on all three devices, One-click AI Cinema offers numerous creative options for show-stopping video editing, such as Parallel World, Freeze Frame Video, and Magic Zoom modes.
Flagship processing, unprecedented performance and power-efficiency
Flagship experience requires flagship performance. Xiaomi 12 Series features advanced Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM mobile platforms. Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 boast a Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 processor – Qualcomm’s most advanced mobile platform. Built on a 4nm process, this processor also boosts GPU graphic rendering capabilities by 30% and energy efficiency by 25% when compared to the previous generation1. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12X is powered by the flagship 5G processor – Snapdragon® 870 – for smooth everyday usage. All three devices come with UFS 3.1 exceptional loading and data transfer speeds, along with LPDDR5 RAM for memory speeds up to 6,400Mbps.
For optimal product experience, Xiaomi 12 Series packs a high-performing cooling systems, bolstered by a super-large vapor chamber and multiple layers of graphite to offer a leading–cooling capability.
All-around elevated entertainment experiences
Xiaomi 12 Series not only lets users capture every moment in exquisite detail, but also allows them to relive those moments in astonishing detail via an exceptional entertainment experience.
All three devices offer vivid viewing on an AMOLED Dot Display rated A+ by DisplayMate, and with TrueColor support. For added peace of mind, the display features scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®, and supports Dolby Vision®, industry’s leading imaging technology that brings your content to life with vibrant color and details. Xiaomi 12 Series also supports HDR 10+. Xiaomi 12 Pro is SGS Eye Care Display Certified, showing care for users’ long-term visualhealth during marathon sessions.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12 Pro redefines flagship display with incredibly smooth viewing, scrolling, swiping, and sliding. The device’s highly power-efficient 6.73-inch WQHD+ display leverages AdaptiveSync Pro to intelligently adjust dynamic LTPO display between 1Hz and 120Hz based on content.
Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X deliver Xiaomi’s most colorful smartphone display to date, with more than 68 billion colors on 6.28-inch full-HD+ displays. Both feature 120Hz AdaptiveSync, for an impressively high-definition, vibrant, and flicker-free display that conveys every detail.
No cinematic experience is truly complete without pro-grade audio. Xiaomi 12 Series features SOUND BY Harman Kardon, and creates an immersive audio experience powered by Dolby Atmos®, delivering spatial sound with rich detail, clarity, and realism across all your favorite entertainment. Xiaomi 12 Pro’s quad speakers – in the form of two tweeters and two woofers – deliver clear details and cover an astounding range of sound. Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X both deliver balanced stereo sound ideal for immersive gaming or video.
To optimize core user experience further, Xiaomi 12 Series incorporates MIUI 13, released globally earlier this year. The update includes faster storage, higher background process efficiency, smarter processing, and longer battery life. New features in the upgraded experience include Xiaomi’s proprietary Liquid Storage, Atomized Memory, Focused Algorithms, and Smart Balance.
Next-generation charging
To ensure Xiaomi 12 Series delivers pro-grade cinematic and entertainment experiences all day, the devices deliver next-level charging speed and safety.
Xiaomi 12 Pro features an incredibly fast 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge. With a 4,600mAh battery fully charged in just 18 minutes using Boost mode, Xiaomi 12 Pro delivers next-generation charging capabilities that keep up with user demands2.
Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X fit 4,500mAh batteries into compact body designs. Both devices support 67W wired turbo charging for speedy power-up. Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 also support 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse charging.
Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 both leverage Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge, a smart charging algorithm that learns and adapts to charging habits, which prolongs battery life.
Flagship capabilities packaged in an iconic design
These portable pocket-sized studios fit comfortably in the palm of your hand thanks to Xiaomi 12 Series’ iconic and user-centered design. Slimmer high-capacity batteries and a narrower ridge gap save precious space within the device. Xiaomi 12 Pro’s 6.73-inch display is encased in a sleek middle frame with sophisticated 3D curves. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X’s 6.28-inch display measures just 69.9mm in width and is accented by smooth curves for a perfect fit3. All three devices are available in Gray, Purple, and Blue.
Market Availability
Local pricing and availability will be announced soon. Stay tuned to Xiaomi’s Facebook page for latest local news and updates.
About Xiaomi Corporation
Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.
Embracing our vision of “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users’ hearts”, Xiaomi continuously pursues innovations, high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.
Xiaomi is one of the world’s leading smartphone companies. The company’s market share in terms of smartphone shipments ranked no. 3 globally in the third quarter of 2021. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, more than 400 million smart devices connected to its platform as of September 30, 2021, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2021, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the third time, ranking 338th, up 84 places compared to 2020.
Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.
For more information about Xiaomi as a company, please visit https://blog.mi.com/en/.
1 Data from 2022 Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
2 Data sourced from Xiaomi labs.
3 Product weight and related specifications are theoretical values only. Actual measurements between individual products may vary. All specifications are subject to the actual product.