Engineering:Xiaomi 12
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Front of Xiaomi 12 | |
| Codename | 12: cupid 12X: psyche 12 Pro: zeus 12 Pro Dimensity: damuier |
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| Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
| Series | Xiaomi |
| Model | 12: 2201123C, 2201123G 12X: 2112123AC, 2112123AG 12 Pro: 2201122C, 2201122G 12 Pro Dimensity: 2207122MC |
| Compatible networks | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G |
| First released | 12/12X/Pro: December 28, 2021 12 Pro Dimensity: July 4, 2022 |
| Predecessor | Xiaomi Mi 11 Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro |
| Successor | Xiaomi 13 |
| Related | Xiaomi 12S Xiaomi 12S Pro Xiaomi 12S Ultra Xiaomi 12 Lite Xiaomi 12T Xiaomi 12T Pro |
| Type | 12/12X: smartphone 12 Pro/Pro Dimensity: phablet |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions |
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| Mass | 12: 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 | Original:
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| 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 |
| Memory | 8 GB, 12 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Removable storage | None |
| Battery | 12/12X: 4500 mAh 12 Pro: 4600 mAh 12 Pro Dimensity: 5160 mAh |
| Charging | 12/12X/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)) |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch screen USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Display |
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| Rear camera |
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| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) 1080p@30/120fps |
| Sound | 12/12X: stereo speakers 12 Pro/Pro Dimensity: quad speakers All: Tuned by Harman Kardon |
| 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 |
| 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]
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 compared to the Xiaomi 12 Pro.[7]
Design

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.
| Color | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12X | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 Xiaomi 12X was updated to Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 13, while the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro were updated to Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15, and Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity was updated to Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 14.
References
- ↑ GSMArena. "Xiaomi 12". https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12-11285.php.
- ↑ GSMArena. "Xiaomi 12X". https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12x-11292.php.
- ↑ GSMArena. "Xiaomi 12 Pro". https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_12_pro-11287.php.
- ↑ PhoneArena. "Xiaomi 12 specs". https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Xiaomi-12_id11864.
- ↑ "Xiaomi 12 Pro review: ultra-fast-charging Android phone". April 18, 2022. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/18/xiaomi-12-pro-review-ultra-fast-charging-android-phone.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ahmed, Zohaib (2021-12-28). "Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X phones officially launched" (in en-US). https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/12/28/xiaomi-12-xiaomi-12-pro-and-xiaomi-12x-phones-officially-launched/.
- ↑ "Xiaomi 12 Pro gets a Dimensity 9000+ version" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_relaunches_12_pro_dimensity_9000_plus_chipset-news-54914.php.
- ↑ "Xiaomi 12 Pro gets a Dimensity 9000+ version" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_relaunches_12_pro_dimensity_9000_plus_chipset-news-54914.php.
