Xiaomi 12: The Xiaomi Mi 12 is a compact flagship smartphone that was launched in late 2021. It offers high-end features in a smaller size than its “Pro” variant, perfect for users who want a manageable and stylish phone.
Display & Design
The Xiaomi 12 sports a 6.28-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. With a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, this display delivers a smooth and vibrant experience for gaming, movies, and daily scrolling. The peak brightness is up to 1100 nits, which provides clear visibility even in sunlight. The phone is compact and lightweight in terms of design, with Gorilla Glass Victus front, Gorilla Glass 5 back, and aluminum frame that provides a premium feel.
Performance & Processor
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 12 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) chipset, which was the flagship processor at that time. This processor is quite capable for heavy multitasking, gaming, and demanding apps. RAM options are available with 8GB and 12GB LPDDR5, and storage is available in 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1, which provides fast read/write speeds and smooth app performance.
Camera Setup
There is a triple-camera setup at the rear, which gives a versatile photography experience. The 50MP main camera with Sony IMX766 sensor and OIS captures clear and stable photos. The 13MP ultrawide lens offers a 123-degree field of view and the 5MP telemacro lens is useful for close-up shots. There is a 32MP selfie camera on the front, which is perfect for sharp and detailed selfies.
Battery & Charging
The Xiaomi 12 packs a 4500 mAh battery that covers a day of smooth usage. With 67W wired and 50W wireless fast charging, the phone charges quite quickly. A 10W reverse wireless charging feature is also provided, which is useful for charging accessories or other phones.
Audio & Connectivity
The phone has dual stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon, which give a rich and immersive sound experience. With Dolby Atmos support, the fun of movies and music is doubled. 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC support have been provided for connectivity.
Software
Xiaomi 12 was launched with Android 12 and MIUI 13, and has received many updates so far, which improve security and features.
