Xiaomi has revealed its newest range of flagship smartphones and wearables. The Xiaomi 12 series, currently only available in China, includes two phone sizes: Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro.
Both were among the first devices to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset and they have LPDDR5 RAM. The Xiaomi 12 has a 4,500 mAh battery, while the 12 Pro has the first 120 W single cell battery with 4,600 mAh, according to the company. According to Xiaomi, it offers an increased capacity of 400 mAh compared to dual-cell batteries without having to increase the size.
The base model’s camera array includes Sony’s 50MP IMX766 as the main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 5MP tele macro sensor. The 12 Pro meanwhile has the new Sony IMX707 sensor, an ultra-wide camera with a 115-degree field of view and a 2-fold telephoto camera for portraits. All three sensors have 50 MP, while the main camera, according to Xiaomi, improves light detection by up to 49 percent compared to the previous model.
Each device has a 32 MP sensor on the front. The front-facing hole punch camera was on the left side of the My 11 series, but as with the 11T devices, this time it is in the middle.
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Xiaomi noted that night mode is available on both devices, each of which is said to have a camera that works well in low light. The company says it is introducing a new image processing algorithm that it claims will improve capture speed and shutter lag.
The Xiaomi 12 has a 6.28-inch flexible OLED display with a resolution of 2,400 × 1,080, 1,100 nits of brightness and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The 12 Pro offers a 6.73-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 and 1,500 nits of brightness. According to Xiaomi, the display uses microlens technology that “improves the viewing experience while increasing intelligent energy-saving capabilities”. Both devices support HDR10 + and Dolby Vision.
On the audio side, both handsets have symmetrical dual speakers and Dolby Atmos support. The 12 Pro has an adapted midrange and tweeter.
The devices will go on sale on December 31st, starting at 3,699 RMB (about $ 580) for the Xiaomi 12 and 4,699 RMB (about $ 738) for the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The company also announced that it would be releasing a lower-cost version of the Xiaomi 12 on the same day. The Xiaomi 12X has a Snapdragon 870 chipset and starts at RMB 3,199 ($ 500).
The phones use MIUI 13, an Android 12 based operating system that is also available for Mi 11 series handsets, Xiaomi 11T and other phones Tablets. Xiaomi’s smartwatches, speakers, and televisions will also use the operating system to unify the ecosystem. A feature called the Mi Smart Hub enables users to share things like their screen, music, and apps with multiple devices nearby with a simple gesture.
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In addition, Xiaomi has unveiled its latest smartwatch. The Xiaomi Watch S1 has a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen with a sapphire crystal display and a stainless steel frame. It offers detailed health statistics and supports 117 fitness modes. The device also has a water resistance rating of 5 ATM. According to Xiaomi, the device has a battery life of 12 days and a standby time of up to 24 days.
Like the new phones, the Xiaomi Watch S1 will only be available in China for the time being. It starts at RMB 1,099 (US $ 172).
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The Xiaomi Buds 3, which have dual-magnetic dynamic drivers, are also new. The earphones offer noise cancellation of up to 40 dB and three active noise cancellation modes. According to Xiaomi, owners get up to seven hours of playback on a single charge and up to 32 hours of total usage with the charging case. The Xiaomi Buds 3 costs 449 RMB ($ 70).
Although these devices are aimed at the Chinese market, they could also be launched elsewhere at a later date. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun indicated also on Twitter.
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