Xiaomi 12 flagship series with FREE TV when you pre-order arrives in PH!

Xiaomi on schedule today formally launched the flagship 12 series for the Philippine market.

Xiaomi 12 is here!

Powerful specs, FREE TV for those who will pre-order

Both of these phones are boasting premium looks, powerful specs, super-fast charging, modern cameras, and many high-end features.

Xiaomi 12

First is the Xiaomi 12. This device is featuring a glass back design in Gray, Purple, and Blue colorways and a compact 6.28-inch Gorilla Glass Victus protected AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, AdaptiveSync, 480Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 419 ppi, In-Display fingerprint reader, and a punch-hole for the 32MP selfie camera. This is one of the best displays in the market today and it has a DisplayMate A+ rating.

Inside, the handset is powered by the 3.0GHz 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core processor with a new-gen Adreno GPU, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with  67W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

This device is also using a powerful 50MP f/1.88 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX766 w/ PDAF, OIS + 13MP f/2.4 123-degree ultra-wide-angle + 5MP f/2.4 telemacro + LED flash camera configuration at the back.

It also has stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, a cooling system, and X-axis linear vibration motor.

Xiaomi 12 Specs

Display: 6.28-inch Gorilla Glass Victus protected AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, AdaptiveSync, 480Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 419 ppi

CPU: 3.0GHz 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno

RAM: 8GB LPDDR5

ROM: 256GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.88 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX766 w/ PDAF, OIS + 13MP f/2.4 123-degree ultra-wide-angle + 5MP f/2.4 telemacro + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP f/2.45

Battery: 4,500mAh w/ 67W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging

OS: Android 12 w/ MIUI 13

Connectivity: WiFi 6, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS (L1 + L5), dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IR Blaster, Harman Kardon audio, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, cooling system, X-axis linear vibration motor, USB-C, Colors: Gray, Purple, Blue

Dimensions: 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm

Weight: 176 g

Price: PHP 39,999

Obviously, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is the more powerful of the two. It uses an upgraded 6.73-inch E5 AMOLED LTPO Micro Lens screen with a 1-120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ 3200 x 1440 resolution. It also has an In-Display fingerprint scanning tech. This even has SGS Eye Care Display Certification.

One of the best screens around

For cooling, it has an extra-large 2900mm² VC and 3 large heat dissipation graphite sheets. The antenna area also has white graphene.

Xiaomi 12 Pro

For cameras, it has a trio of 50MP shooters. The primary camera is a  50MP f/1.88 1/1.28 Sony IMX707 w/ PDAF, OIS. It is an extra-large sensor with up to 49 percent better lighting capturing than the previous-gen sensor. It is paired with the Samsung JN1 115-degree ultra-wide-angle + 50MP f/1.9 Samsung JN1 2x portrait camera + LED flash.

The device even has quad speakers with Harman Kardon audio and Dolby Atmos.

Xiaomi 12 Pro Specs

Display: 6.73-inch Gorilla Glass Victus protected E5 AMOLED LTPO Micro Lens screen w/ 1-120Hz refresh rate, AdaptiveSync Pro, 480Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, QHD+ 3200 x 1440 resolution at 521 ppi

CPU: 3.0GHz 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno

RAM: 12GB LPDDR5

ROM: 256GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.88 1/1.28 Sony IMX707 w/ PDAF, OIS + 50MP f/2.2 Samsung JN1 115-degree ultra-wide-angle + 50MP f/1.9 Samsung JN1 2x portrait camera + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 32MP f/2.45

Battery: 4,600mAh w/ 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging

OS: Android 12 w/ MIUI 13

Connectivity: WiFi 6, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS (L1 + L5), dual SIM

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IR Blaster, quad speakers, Harman Kardon audio, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, cooling system, X-axis linear vibration motor, USB-C, Colors: Gray, Purple, Blue

Dimensions: 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm

Weight: 205 g

Price: PHP 48,999

Both devices run with MIUI 13 skin based on Android 12 OS and have a promise of up to 3 years of major OS upgrades. You can know more about it here.

Price and availability

Xiaomi 12 8GB/256GB - PHP 39,999

Xiaomi 12 Pro 12GB/256GB - 48,999

Those who pre-order in Xiaomi’s official online and authorized retail stores from March 24 to April 1 can also score amazing deals. Xiaomi 12 Pro 12+256GB buyers will be getting a FREE Mi TV P1 43” while those who purchase a Xiaomi 12 8+256GB will receive a free Mi TV P1 32”. Freebies are subject to stock availability.

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