Finally, we get our hands on the flagship Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphone. Incorporating the best features packed into a handy smartphone, the Xiaomi 12 Pro will impress with it’s performance, speed and features.
As a camera centric 5G smartphone, a lot of focus is put into improving photo and video recording in dim lighting. A lot of factors will affect the image quality taken in dim lighting. That includes the sensor used and the software powering the camera application.
The 2 other sensors for wide angle and telephoto uses the Samsung s5kjn1 sensor.
To enhance the picture quality, Xiaomi has AI algorithms such as the Xiaomi ProFocus, which intelligently identifies and tracks objects, preventing blurring or out-of-focus shots of moving or veiled subjects. Also, Ultra Night Video uses Xiaomi’s proprietary algorithms to record video even under extreme low-light, meaning moody, atmospheric shots are clearer than ever.
Flagship processing, unprecedented performance and power-efficiency
Xiaomi 12 Pro 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. Both devices come with UFS 3.1 exceptional loading and data transfer speeds, along with LPDDR5 RAM for memory speeds up to 6,400Mbps.
All-around elevated entertainment experiences
Xiaomi 12 Series also brings an exceptional entertainment experience. The new 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 visual health 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 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 delivers balanced stereo sound ideal for immersive gaming or video.
120W Charging
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 demands. It also support 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse charging.
Specifications
Display
Display
WQHD+ 6.73″ AMOLED DotDisplay
Aspect ratio: 20:9, 3200 x 1440
522 ppi
LTPO
Touch sampling rate: up to 480Hz
AdaptiveSync Pro display: 1Hz/10Hz/30Hz/60Hz/90Hz/120Hz
Over 1 billion colors
Color gamut: DCI-P3
TrueColor display: JNCD≈0.43, Delta E≈0.4
Contrast ratio: 8,000,000 : 1
Brightness: HBM 1000 nits (typ), 1500 nits peak brightness
HDR10+
Dolby Vision®
16000 level brightness adjustment
Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®
Reading mode
Sunlight mode360° ambient light sensor
DisplayMate A+SGS Eye Care Display Certification
SGS performance tested: Seamless Pro
Dimensions
Height: 163.6mm
Width: 74.6mm
Thickness: 8.16mm
Weight: 205g
Rear Camera Photography
Xiaomi ProFocus (Motion tracking focus / Eye tracking focus / Motion capture)
Ultra Night Photo
Portrait Night mode
Portrait HDR
Long exposure mode with six effects (Moving crowd, Oil painting, Neon trails, Light painting, Starry sky, Star trails)
Photo clones
Timed burst
Photo filtersNight mode (wide/ultra wide/telephoto)
50MP mode (wide/ultra wide/telephoto)
Document mode
AI camera
Google Lens
Movie frame
Pro mode
Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
HDR
RAW mode
Face recognition
AI distortion correction (Ultra wide)
Rear Camera Video Features
Xiaomi ProFocus (Motion tracking focus)
Ultra Night Video
One-click AI cinema : Magic Zoom, Slow Shutter, Time Freeze, Night Time-lapse, Parallel World, Freeze Frame Video
Cinematic video filters
HDR10+ Video
Pro Time-lapse
Vlog modeDual video (Selfie camera + main camera)
Video editting
Video pro mode
Video log format
Movie frame
Slow motion video: 120fps, 240fps, 480fps, 960fps, 1920fps
Rear Video Recording8K 7680×4320 at 24fps4K 3840×2160 at 60fps4K 3840×2160 at 30fps1080p 1920×1080 at 60fps1080p 1920×1080 at 30fps720p 1280×720 at 30fps
Front camera
32MP in-display selfie cameraf/2.45
Front camera photography features
Selfie Night mode
AI Beautify
AI portrait mode with bokeh and depth control
Movie frame
HDR
Front camera video features
HDR10+
Dual video (Wide, Selfie)
AI portrait video
Time-lapse selfie
Front video recording
1080p 1920×1080 at 60fps1080p 1920×1080 at 30fps720p 1280×720 at 30fpsSlow motion video: 120fps, 720p
Processor
Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1
4nm power-efficient manufacturing process
Up to 3.0GHz, with Armv9 Cortex-X2 technologyCPU:
1x Prime core (X2-based), 3.0GHz
3x Gold cores (A710-based), 2.5GHz
4x Silver cores (A510-based), 1.8GHzGPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™
GPU7th Gen Qualcomm® AI Engine
Memory
8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GBLPDDR5 RAM + UFS 3.1 storage
Battery&Charging
4600mAh (typ) battery
120W Xiaomi HyperCharge
18mins to 100% (Boost mode) 24mins to 100% (Standard mode)
50W wireless turbo charging
42mins to 100%10W reverse wireless chargingInbox 120W charger
USB type-c
Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge
Cooling System
LiquidCool Technology (Super big VC + 3 graphite sheets)
Security & Authentication
In-screen fingerprint sensorAI face unlock
Network & Connectivity
Dual SIM*
Network bands：Supports 5G* / 4G / 3G/ 2G
5G: Supports NSA + SA
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: B38/39/40/41/42/483G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/6/8/192G:
GSM: 850 900 1800 1900 MHzSupports 4×4 MIMO*Dual SIM availability may vary by region.
*5G connectivity may vary based on regional availability and local operator support.
Wireless Networks
Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi 6*Wi-Fi 6E
Supported protocols: Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/gSupports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi / 5GHz Wi-FiSupports 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 Sounding for MU-MIMO, WiFi DirectBluetooth 5.2Supports AAC/LDAC/LHDC
Vibration motor
X-axis linear vibration motor
Audio
Quad speakersDolby Atmos®SOUND BY Harman Kardon
Audio Playback
Supports audio formats such as MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWBHi-Res Audio certification
Video Playback
MP4丨MKV丨WEBM丨3GPSupports HDR display when playing HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision video content
NFC
Yes
Navigation & Positioning
GPS: L1+L5Galileo: E1+E5a | GLONASS: G1 | Beidou| NavIC: L5A-GPS supplementary positioning | Electronic compass | Wireless network | Data network| SAP
Sensor
Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Gyroscope | Electronic compass | Linear motor | IR blaster | Barometer | Flicker sensor
Operating System
MIUI 13, android 12
Package Contents
Xiaomi 12 Pro /Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool /Protective Case / Quick Start Guide /Warranty Card
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Geekbench
The results of Geekbench is 1209 and 3566 for Single core and multicore. There is no doubt the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is ahead of it’s competitors in terms of processing performance.
What about Geekbench Compute OpenCL and Vulkan score ?
Scoring 6183, it seems to underperform the Samsung Exynos 2100 series.
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Photos can be taken in AI mode which automatically detects the scene and set it to respective scene enhancements. It also detects and enable night mode when taking pictures in dim lighting.
Here are some photos we took after sunset.
