Xiaomi Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 12T Pro
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| XiaomiXiaomi 12 Pro | XiaomiXiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | December 2021 | October 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.73″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 3200 × 1440 (better) | 2712 × 1220 |
| Sharpness | 521 pixels per inch (better) | 446 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits (better) | 900 nits |
| Display type | WQHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with LTPO; 20:9 aspect ratio | AMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Brightness detail | 1,000 nits typical in HBM; 1,500 nits peak; 16,000 brightness levels | 500 nits typical; 900 nits peak; 4,096 brightness levels |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | AdaptiveSync Pro at 1/10/30/60/90/120 Hz; up to 480 Hz touch sampling; over one billion colours; DCI-P3; JNCD approximately 0.43, Delta E approximately 0.4; 8,000,000:1 contrast; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, reading/sunlight modes, 360° ambient light sensor, DisplayMate A+ and SGS Eye Care/Seamless Pro certifications | AdaptiveSync 30/60/90/120 Hz; up to 480 Hz touch sampling; over 68 billion colours; DCI-P3 gamut; 5,000,000:1 contrast; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Adaptive HDR, True Display, adaptive reading and sunlight modes; SGS Low Visual Fatigue certification |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Memory | 8 GB – 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | 4 nm process; one Cortex-X2-based core at 3.0 GHz, three Cortex-A710-based cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A510-based cores at 1.8 GHz | 4 nm process; one Cortex-X2-based core at 3.2 GHz, three Cortex-A710-based cores at 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A510-based cores at 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno | Qualcomm Adreno GPU; maker does not publish a model number |
| AI engine | Seventh-generation Qualcomm AI Engine | Seventh-generation Qualcomm AI Engine |
| Storage type | LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK launch configuration was 12 GB/256 GB, with 8 GB/256 GB sold in other markets (Tech Advisor) | LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; UK launch model 8/256 GB; maker also lists 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB for other markets, as distinguished by Expert Reviews |
| Cooling | LiquidCool Technology with vapour chamber and three graphite sheets | Vapour chamber, multilayer graphite sheets and boron nitride film |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP | None |
| Optical zoom | 2× (better) | None |
| Front camera | 32 MP (better) | 20 MP |
| Main camera | Sony IMX707, 1/1.28-inch sensor, ƒ/1.9, OIS; 1.22 µm pixels and 4-in-1 2.44 µm Super Pixels | 200 MP, 1/1.22-inch sensor, ƒ/1.69, OIS, autofocus, 8P lens; 0.64 µm pixels, 4-in-1 1.28 µm or 16-in-1 2.56 µm pixels |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 115° field of view | 8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP, ƒ/1.9, 48 mm equivalent focal length; 2× optical zoom identified by Tech Advisor and TechRadar | – |
| Front camera | 32 MP, ƒ/2.45 | 20 MP, ƒ/2.24 |
| Video recording | 8K at 24 fps; 4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps | 8K at 24 fps; 4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps |
| Front video | 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps | 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps |
| Camera features | ProFocus motion/eye tracking and motion capture, Ultra Night Photo/Video, night modes on all rear cameras, portrait HDR/night mode, six long-exposure effects, clones, timed burst, document/Pro modes, HEIF/JPEG/RAW and Google Lens; AI cinema, HDR10+ video, Pro time-lapse, Vlog, dual video and video log | 2 MP macro, ƒ/2.4; ProCut, motion-tracking ProFocus, ultra burst, six long-exposure effects, photo clones, timed burst, night/50 MP/200 MP/Pro/document modes, HEIF/JPEG/RAW, HDR, Google Lens, AI ultrawide distortion correction; Ultra Night Video, AI cinema, HDR10+ video, Pro time-lapse, Vlog, dual video and video log |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 120 W | Up to 120 W |
| Wireless charging | Up to 50 W (better) | None |
| Battery life detail | 4,600 mAh typical; Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge | 5,000 mAh typical; Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge |
| Wired charging | Included 120 W charger; maker claims full charge in 18 minutes in Boost mode or 24 minutes in Standard mode | Included 120 W charger; maker claims 100% in 19 minutes |
| Wireless charging | Maker claims full charge in 42 minutes with 50 W wireless turbo charging | – |
| Charges other devices | 10 W reverse wireless charging | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8.16 mm (better) | 8.6 mm |
| Height × width | 163.6 × 74.6 mm | 163.1 × 75.9 mm |
| Colours | Blue, Purple and Grey | Blue, Silver and Black |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, barometer and flicker sensor | Proximity, 360° ambient light, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, colour temperature, IR blaster, flicker and X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Quad speakers; SOUND BY Harman Kardon, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certification | Dual speakers tuned by Harman Kardon; Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 13 based on Android 12 | MIUI 13 based on Android 12 |
| In the box | Phone, adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card | Phone, 120 W adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G NSA/SA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78/79; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/39/40/41/42/48; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO | 5G NSA/SA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78/75; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/39/40/41/42/48; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO |
| SIM | Dual SIM; availability varies by region | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on country and carrier |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 6E varies by region and may require an OTA update; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 sounding for MU-MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, 8×8 MU-MIMO sounding and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; AAC, LDAC and LHDC | Bluetooth 5.2; AAC, LDAC and LHDC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GNSS, compass and network positioning | GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GNSS and assisted network positioning |
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