Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X smartphones launched globally
What's the story
Xiaomi has launched its 12 series of smartphones globally. The line-up was first introduced in China last year and consists of the vanilla 12, 12X, and 12 Pro models.
It starts at $649 (roughly Rs. 49,600) for the 8GB/128GB model of the 12X.
As for the key highlights, the handsets feature a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP triple camera setup, and boot MIUI 13.
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Why does this story matter?
Over two months after its debut in China, Xiaomi's flagship 12 series has arrived in international markets. The tech giant might be a tad bit late considering the increase in competition with the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series and OPPO Find X5 series.
The global models have the same specifications as their Chinese counterparts.
Display
The handsets feature a 120Hz AMOLED screen
The Xiaomi 12 series features a centrally-aligned punch-hole cut-out, slim bezels, and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The 12X and 12 sport a 6.28-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display, while the 12 Pro bears a 6.73-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED screen. They offer a 120Hz refresh rate, a 480Hz touch sampling rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
They are available in Blue, Purple, and Gray color options.
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The phones flaunt a 50MP main camera
Xiaomi 12 and 12X sport a 50MP primary shooter, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP telephoto lens. The 12 Pro flaunts a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide snapper, and a 50MP telephoto shooter. Up front, all three models have a 32MP selfie camera.
Under the hood
Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro support 50W wireless fast-charging
The Xiaomi 12X is powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset, while the 12 and 12 Pro are fueled by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. They run on Android 11-based MIUI 13.
The 12X and 12 house a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast-charging, while the 12 Pro packs a 4,600mAh battery with 120W fast-charging. The 12 and 12 Pro also support 50W wireless charging.
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Xiaomi 12 series: Pricing
The Xiaomi 12X starts at $649 (around Rs. 49,600) for the 8GB/128GB model, while the vanilla 12 begins at $749 (roughly Rs. 57,200) for the 8GB/128GB variant. The 12 Pro starts at $999 (approximately Rs. 76,300) for the 8GB/256GB model.