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The 12 Pro is available in the market in three colors and two memory configurations, with the top-of-the-line model costing around INR 70,000. Given how well-liked Redmi and Xiaomi phones are in the nation, the company is using that trend, along with several market-first features, to market the Xiaomi 12 Pro. But will it be sufficient for the customers to make a buying decision? Let’s find out in our full review.
Xiaomi 12 Pro Specifications
Before starting with the Xiaomi 12 Pro review, let’s look at the phone’s specifications.
- Display: 6.73-inch QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, LTPO AMOLED
- CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor
- GPU: Adreno 730
- RAM: 8/12GB
- Storage: 258GB internal storage
- Software: Android 12 (MIUI 13)
- Main Camera: 50MP (f/1.79) (OIS) (PDAF) + 50MP ultra-wide-angle +50MP telephoto sensor
- Selfie Camera: 32MP (f/2.4)
- Connectivity: USB Type C, Wi-Fi 802.11ax,ac, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, FM Radio
- Cellular: Dual SIM
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, in-display
- Battery: 4,600mAh, Li-ion Polymer, 120W Wired fast charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 10W Reverse Wireless Charging
Box Contents
Here’s a complete list of items you get inside the box:
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- Dual Nano sim 5G + eSIM (No micro SD support): 5G: Supports NSA + SA5G: 5G SA: 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/75/77/78 5G NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78: 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66/71 4G: LTE TDD: B38/39/40/41/42/48: 3G: UMTS: B1/2/4/5/6/8/192G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 Supports 4x4 MIMO
- Leica Summilux optical lensVARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.67-3.0/15-115 ASPH.Leica 23mm main camera50MPLight Fusion 9502.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixelf/1.67OIS23mm equivalent focal lengthLeica 115mm periscope telephoto50MPf/3.0OIS115mm equivalent focal lengthLeica 15mm ultra-wide camera12MPf/2.215mm equivalent focal length120º FOV Rear camera video recording8K (7680 x 4320) video recording at 30fps4K video recording at 120fps p (190+ (1280 x 720) video recording at 30fpsLog video recording up to 4K at 30fps, 60fpsSlow-motion video recording:- 720p at 120fps, 240fps, 480fps, 960fps, 1920fpootSteady
- 6.83" 144Hz eye-care AMOLED displayCorning Gorilla Glass 7iResolution: 1.5K, 2772 x 1280, 447 PPIRefresh rate: Up to 144Hz refresh rate*Touch sampling rate: Up to 480Hz, 3500Hz instantaneous*Color gamut: 100% DCI-P3Color depth: 12bit, 68 billion colorsBrightness: 600 (typ), 2000 (HBM)Peak brightness: 3500nits (UHBM) @APL25 dimmingOriginal color PRO | Pro HDR | Wet Touch Technology 2.0 | Xiaomi Vision Care*HDR10+, Dolby VisionTÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) CertifiedTÜV Rheinland Flicker Free CertifiedTÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly CertifiedTÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care Certified
- MediaTek Dimensity 95003nm processCPU:1 x C1-Ultra, up to 4.21GHz3 x C1-Premium, up to 3.5GHz4 x C1-Pro, up to 2.7GHzGPU: Mali G1-UltraAI: NPU 990
- Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphone
- 120W fast Charger
- USB Type C Cable
- USB C To 3.5mm jack
- Sim Ejector Tool
- Silicon case
- Documentation
Design
The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a highly posh appearance and feel. Where the front and back glass bend to meet, the metal frame is incredibly thin on both sides. With Gorilla Glass Victus protection on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 with a matte finish on the back, Xiaomi did not skimp on quality. The phone is pretty slippery because of the extremely fine surface on the back. Due to the thin lines that divide the sensors, the metal camera module that wraps around the back looks contemporary and slick. The top and bottom speaker cutouts are beautifully designed and simulate a wave pattern.
The phone’s front features a stunning AMOLED panel with extremely slim top and bottom bezels and tasteful side curves. The power button and the volume rockers are situated on the right rail, which brings us to the button and port layout. On the bottom, along with the SIM tray, is where the speaker and USB Type-C connector are located. The earpiece is sandwiched between the display and the outside frame, while a second speaker with the Harman Kardon logo and an IR blaster is visible on the top.
Display
The Xiaomi 12 Pro packs a 6.73-inch AMOLED panel with Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus protection and has good anti-fingerprint properties. The display itself has a much softer curvature than the cover glass, which helps to reduce the amount of green tint. The phone’s display has a 480Hz touch sampling rate and a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz.
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- Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM) (NO MICRO SD) 5G: 5G SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/26/28/38/40/41/66*(70M)//77/78/485G NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*(70M)/77/784G LTE TDD: B38/40/41/42/484G LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/66*(70M)/713G WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/6/8/192G GSM: 2/3/5/8Supports 4x4 MIMO*5G SA/NSA N66(70M) and 4G B66(70M): UL 1710MHz～1780MHz, DL 2110MHz～2180MHz*5G connectivity may vary based on region availability and local operator support.
- 6.83" 1.5K 120Hz ultra-bright AMOLED displayResolution: 2772 x 1280Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1Refresh rate: Up to 120Hz*Refresh rate can be adjusted to up to 120Hz for supported apps.Peak brightness: 3500 nits covering 25% display areaHBM brightness: 2000 nitsTypical brightness: 800 n: 2560Hz*480Hz touch sampling rate is activated under Game Turbo Mode.*2560Hz instant touch sampling rate is activated under Game Turbo Mode.12-bit color depth, 68 billion colorsDCI-P3 wide display 2.0HDR10+TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) CertifiedTÜV Rheinland Flicker Free CertifiedTÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly CertifiedDolby VisionCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
- MediaTek Dimensity 9500s3nm manufacturing process1 x Cortex-X925, up to 3.73GHz3 x Cortex-X4, up to 3.3GHz4 x Cortex-A720, up to 2.4GHzImmortalis-G925 MC11NPU 890 - 8500mAh (typ)100W HyperChargeUSB Type-C charging portUp to 27W reverse chargingSupports PD3.0/PD2.0Smart charging
- Wi-Fi Protocol: Wi-Fi 7/ Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 5/ Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g*Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6 capability may vary based on regional availability and local network support. Wi-Fi connectivity (including Wi-Fi frequency bands, Wi-Fi standards and other features as ratified in IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications) may vary based on regional availability and local network support. The function may be added via OTA when and where applicable.WLAN frequency: 2.4G Wi-Fi | 5G Wi-FiSupports Multi-Link Operation, 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 Sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, MiracastBluetooth 6.0, Dual-BluetoothSupports SBC / AAC / LDAC / LHDC 5.0 / LC3 / ASHA / AuracastNFC
In order to conserve power, the refresh rate may be reduced to as low as 1Hz thanks to LTPO 2.0 technology. Additionally, it includes an integrated fingerprint reader that, for the most part, works quickly. The WQHD+ resolution (3200 x 1400 pixels) of the panel greatly improves viewing thanks to its 522ppi density.
When utilizing the “Original colour” setting, the display delivers remarkably accurate colors even in bright outside conditions. Additionally, the Settings app has an option called “Adaptive colors” that modifies the display’s colors according to the lighting conditions. The content on the Xiaomi 12 Pro’s display looks sharp and crisp due to the high pixel count and Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certification. HDR videos streaming through Amazon Prime Video were a little dark, however compatible content on Netflix appeared perfect.
Software
The Xiaomi 12 Pro runs Xiaomi’s MIUI 13, which is based on Android 12. The software includes the new widgets, the permissions manager, and the privacy dashboard, which are all crucial features of Android 12. (called Privacy Protection). Even while MIUI 13 still features some bloatware, such as Xiaomi-branded apps and certain third-party ones, it is an improvement over earlier iterations. There is currently no method to stop getting obnoxious pop-up notifications telling you to update apps via the GetApps store, but we’re hoping that change will come in upcoming releases.
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- Dual SIM (nano SIM + nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM or eSIM + eSIM) (NO MICRO SD) 5G SA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66(70M)/77/78/71/2/48/265G NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66(70M)/77/78/71 4G LTE TDD: 38/40/41/42/484G LTE FDD: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/66(70M)/71 3G: WCDMA:1/2/4/5/8/19 2G: GSM: Quad Band. Wireless Networks -- Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- 6.59" eye-care AMOLED displayResolution: 2510*1156Contrast ratio: 5,000,000:1Refresh rate: Up to 120Hz*Refresh rate can be adjusted to up to 120Hz for supported apps.Peak brightness: 3,500 nits covering 25% display areaHBM brightness: 2000 nitsTypical brightness: 600 nitsMinimum brightness: 1 nit 480HzInstant touch sampling rate: Up to 2560Hz *2560Hz instant touch sampling rate is activated under Game Turbo Mode.12 bit color depth, 68 billion colorsDCI-P3 wide color gamutDC dimmingOriginal color PROPro HDR displayWet Touch display 2.0HDR10+, Dolby Vision TÜV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certification
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform3nm manufacturing processOcta-core CPU2 x Prime Core, up to 4.32GHz6 x Performance Core, up to 3.53GHzAdreno GPUQualcomm AI engine 6210mAh (typ)100W HyperChargeUSB Type-C charging portUp to 22.5W reverse chargingSupports PD3.0/PD2.0*100W HyperCharge means the adapter output power is 100W. Actual power output may vary depending on the environment.*Please consult the local seller on the availability of the power adapter in the box.*Supports up to 22.5W wired reverse charging, compatible with devices verified through POCO labs testing.*The USB-C port is designed for digital devices only; using it with non-digital devices may cause incompatibility.
- Beidou: B1I+B1C+B2a | GPS: L1+L5 | Galileo: E1+E5a | GLONASS: G1 | QZSS: L1+L5 | NavIC: L5AGNSS | Data network | Wireless network | Sensor Assisted Positioning Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | Gyroscope | IR blaster | Flicker sensor | X-axis linear vibration motor | Color Temperature Sensor Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensorAI Face Unlock
Xiaomi’s MIUI is a feature-rich custom skin over Android which brings in nifty features and fluid animations. The phone allows you the ability to select your own homescreen layout during setup, along with a theme and wallpapers. The UI has clever gestures scattered throughout it to perform actions like the 3-finger gestures. We really enjoyed the addition of a smart home control panel to the notifications panel and would want to see more OEMs do the same. Other than this, the UI felt slick during our brief usage and had few to no issues.
Performance
On the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the performance was astounding. It performed flawlessly on all-important benchmarks and had the same experience as other smartphones running Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Despite being powerful, this chip has a fair share of flaws, such as excessive battery drain and subpar thermals that cause throttling. All phones powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 can experience these issues when pushed hard, and the Xiaomi 12 Pro is no exception. However, Xiaomi has incorporated a sizable vapor cooling chamber, which does assist a little and generally keeps the phone cool when performing daily duties.
During our extensive phone testing, we didn’t really detect any noticeable latency or general UI sluggishness. On MIUI, RAM management can be a little aggressive, and this phone occasionally exhibits the same behavior. Expanded Virtual RAM, which is rather prevalent these days on custom skins, is now also available. We played some games throughout the testing period, and titles like PUBG, Call of Duty: Mobile and Valorant worked smoothly at medium to high graphic settings and were pretty entertaining. Regarding the fingerprint sensor, while an ultrasonic sensor would have been preferable, the optical in-display that is being used here is also rather good.
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- Dual sim (NO MICRO SD) 5G: 5G SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/26/28/38/40/41/66*(70M)/71/77/78/485G NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*(70M)/71/77/784G LTE TDD: B38/40/41/42/484G LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/66*(70M)/713G WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/6/8/192G GSM: 2/3/5/8Supports 4x4 MIMO*5G SA/NSA N66(70M) and 4G B66(70M): UL 1710MHz～1780MHz, DL 2110MHz～2180MHz*5G connectivity may vary based on region availability and local operator support.
- 6.59" 1.5K 120Hz ultra-bright AMOLED displayResolution: 2756*1268Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1Refresh rate: Up to 120Hz*Refresh rate can be adjusted to up to 120Hz for supported apps.Peak brightness: 3500 nits covering 25% display areaHBM brightness: 2000 nitsTypical brightness: 800 nitsTouch sampling rate: Up to 480HzInstant touch sampling rate: 2560Hz*2560Hz instant touch sampling rate is activated under Game Turbo Mode.12-bit color depth, 68 billion colorsDCI-P3 wide color gamut3840Hz PWM dimmingOriginal color PROPro HDR displayWet Touch display 2.0HDR10+TCertifiedTÜV Rheinland Flicker Free CertifiedTÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly CertifiedDolby VisionCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
- Dimensity 8500-Ultra4nm manufacturing processOcta-core CPU, up to 3.4GHzMali-G720 MC8 GPU / 6500mAh (typ)100W HyperChargeUSB Type-C charging portUp to 27W reverse chargingSupports PD3.0/PD2.0Smart charging
- Wi-Fi Protocol: Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 5/ Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g*Wi-Fi 6 capability may vary based on regional availability and local network support. Wi-Fi connectivity (including Wi-Fi frequency bands, Wi-Fi ratified in IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications) may vary based on regional availability and local network support. The function may be added via OTA when and where applicable.WLAN frequency: 2.4G Wi-Fi | 5G Wi-FiSupports 2x2 MIMO, 8x8 Sounding for MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, MiracastBluetooth 6.0Supports SBC / AAC / LDAC / LHDC 5.0 / LC3 / ASHA / AuracastNFC -
With the new quad-speaker configuration of the 12 Pro, Xiaomi has done a fantastic job of producing immersive sound. There is a tweeter and a woofer on each end of the phone, and the speakers have been tuned by Harman Kardon. The four speakers produced well-balanced sound with a focus on the bass and mid-range, which made for quite an outstanding listening experience. Additionally, the phone has a number of Dolby Atmos audio presets and an equalizer so you can customize the sound to your preferences. Aside from this, there have been no reported call drops, and the call quality is perfect.
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The three rear-facing cameras on the Xiaomi 12 Pro each sport a 50-megapixel resolution. Samsung’s JN1 sensor is used in the other two units, one of which is an ultra-wide sensor and the other of which is a 2x telephone lens. The main sensor is a bespoke Sony IMX707 sensor with OIS. While a 32-megapixel front-facing camera is used for selfies. Anyone who has used a recent Xiaomi phone will be familiar with the camera app. With its primary and telephoto cameras, the 12 Pro can capture HDR video at up to 4K 30fps. On the other hand, HDR10+ videos can only be captured with the primary and selfie cameras. With its primary camera, the 12 Pro can capture up to 8K 24fps videos.
The primary Sony IMX707 sensors produce some of the greatest photos we have ever seen in this price range. This sensor produces photos with natural colors, great dynamic range, and high levels of detail. For a better picture experience, Xiaomi kept the color science across all three sensors exactly the same. Due to its size, the primary Sony sensor illuminates even in dim lighting. The telephoto lens was able to capture in-depth close-ups of the majority of subjects, and pictures taken in the Auto or Portrait modes appeared clear and full of detail. Although it wasn’t as good as the primary camera, the ultra-wide camera was useful for taking landscape photos and managed to capture some decent detail.
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- Dual Nano sim 5G + eSIM (No micro SD support): 5G: Supports NSA + SA5G: 5G SA: 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/75/77/78 5G NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78: 4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 4G: LTE TDD: B38/39/40/41/42/48: 3G: UMTS: B1/2/4/5/6/8/192G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 Supports 4x4 MIMO
- Leica Summilux optical lensVARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.62-3.0/15-115 ASPH.Leica 23mm main camera50MPLight Fusion 900 image sensor2.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixelf/1.62OIS23mm equivalent focal lengthLeica 115mm super telephoto camera50MPf/3.0OIS115mm equivalent focal lengthLeica 15mm ultra-wide camera12MPf/2.215mm equivalent focal lengthFOV 120° Rear camera video recording8K (7680x4320) video recording at 30fps4K (3840x2160) video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps1080p (1920x1080) HD video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps720p (1280x720) HD video recording at 30 fpsSlow motion video:720p 120fps, 240fps, 960fps1080p 120fps, 240fps, 960fps.
- 6.83" 144Hz eye-care displayFlat displayCorning Gorilla Glass 7iLIPO technology: Low-injection Pressure Over-moldingPeak brightness: 3200nits covering 25% display areaMaterial: AMOLEDResolution: 2772 x 1280, 447ppiRefresh rate: Up to 144Hz refresh rate*Touch sampling rate: 480Hz touch sampling rate, 2560Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate*Color gamut: DCI-P3Color depth: 68 billion colorsDC dimmingOriginal color PRO | Pro HDR | Wet touch technologyHDR10+ CertifiedTÜV The screen supports a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz. .*2560Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate needs to be activated in Game Turbo mode
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Despite its incredible resolution, the ultra-wide unit lacks autofocus, so we were unable to utilize it to capture high-quality macro shots. In these situations, the 2X telephoto lens is useful. There is still room for improvement when it comes to selfies. When utilized in bright surroundings, the selfie camera tends to blow out backgrounds in Portrait mode, despite performing well in the daytime. Image quality was at best acceptable in low light.
Battery
Despite the Xiaomi 12 Pro’s poor performance at continuous QHD resolution, the battery life was surprisingly good. With my normal usage, which includes an hour of gaming along with some photography and video streaming, the phone easily lasted a day and a half. When using boost mode, the 120W charger was able to completely charge the 12 Pro in just 27 minutes. When charging in this mode, the phone does grow warm. To let you know that this is normal and will happen, a notification will also appear on the screen. In addition, it enables 10W reverse wireless charging and 50W wireless charging, both of which are useful occasionally.
Verdict
The Xiaomi 12 Pro, which supersedes the Mi 11 Ultra, performs admirably in some instances. It keeps the stunningly huge display, superb main camera, reliable performance, and insanely quick charging speeds. Where it falls short are the poor battery life in QHD mode, the thermal problems with the CPU, and the slightly subpar selfie camera. With that stated, the Xiaomi 12 Pro’s starting price of INR 62,999, and perhaps even less with the bundled offers, make it one of the front-runners in the battle for an affordable flagship smartphone.
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