Xiaomi launches 2 new Flagship Phones!
At a keynote event on December 28, 2021, Xiaomi announced the launch of the 2 latest Xiaomi 12 smartphones.
Overview
The smartphones will be available in two sizes – Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro – and have the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processors onboard. In addition, both phones will also come with DisplayMate A+ OLED displays.
According to Xiaomi, the new Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm raises the bar for androids to a new level. The new chip is designed to ensure that graphics performance is 30% higher than the previous generation. While at the same time, the Xiaomi 12 is 25% more energy efficient. Both the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro are equipped with LPDDR5 RAM, which supports a transfer rate of up to 6,400 Mbps. The Xiaomi 12 features a 6.28-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and up to 120 Hertz refresh rate. The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a 6.73-inch display; the resolution here is 3200×1440 pixels. Both smartphones support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.
Audio
The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro both offer symmetrical dual speakers. Xiaomi 12 Pro uses a frequency division design to deliver a superb audio experience with high frequency, supported by a tailored midrange and tweeter. Combining outstanding hardware and professionally tuned sound by Harmon Kardon, the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro deliver a vivid, natural-sounding experience in three dimensions – amazing sound quality for any environment. Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro also support Dolby Atmos.
Users can experience amazing sound quality full of rich details, layers, and realism. Whether listening through headphones or built-in speakers, users can immerse themselves in three-dimensional audio and experience amazing sound while enjoying Dolby Atmos.
Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro also support Dolby Atmos. Users can experience amazing sound quality full of rich details, layers, and realism. Whether listening through headphones or built-in speakers, users can immerse themselves in three-dimensional audio and experience amazing sound while enjoying Dolby Atmos.
The Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones are designed to deliver an exquisite audio experience.
Camera & Battery Life
The Xiaomi 12 comes equipped with a Sony main camera (50 megapixels) paired with a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 5-megapixel telephoto macro camera. The Xiaomi 12 Pro features a triple camera with each having 50 megapixels. The Xiaomi 12 is equipped with a 4,500-milliamp-hour battery, which ought to allow for all-day use. The battery on the 12 Pro is even better by featuring the smartphone industry’s first 120-watt single-cell battery with 4,600milliamp hours. According to Xiaomi, this technology offers 400 milliampere-hours more capacity compared to dual-cell batteries without increasing the overall size. That’s 400 milliamp-hours more capacity than dual-cell batteries without a size increase. Amazing!
Price & Availability
Initially, the Xiaomi 12 & Xiaomi 12 Pro will only be available in China. However, the Xiaomi 12 is expected to be available worldwide very soon.
The Xiaomi 12 with 128 GB storage will cost around $520. While the Xiaomi 12 with 256 GB, will cost roughly $615.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro with 128 GB storage will be $650. The Xiaomi 12 Pro with 256 GB of storage will be available for $750.
Both versions of the Xiaomi 12 will be available in purple, blue, and black glass or green vegan leather.
Price Watch: Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro
| Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 128 GB | $520 | $650 |
| 256 GB | $615 | $750 |