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Xiaomi Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 18 Pro

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XiaomiXiaomi 12 ProXiaomiXiaomi 18 Pro
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2021September 2026
Display
Screen size6.73″6.4″
Resolution3200 × 14402436 × 1120
Sharpness521 pixels per inch419 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits4,000 nits
Display typeWQHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with LTPO; 20:9 aspect ratioAMOLED; rear 2.7-inch AMOLED screen, 912 × 596, up to 120 Hz
Brightness detail1,000 nits typical in HBM; 1,500 nits peak; 16,000 brightness levelsMulti-scenario peak 4,000 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nit
Always-on display–Full-screen always-on display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0
Display featuresAdaptiveSync 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 certificationsHDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; wet-hand touch; BT.2020 colour gamut; up to 300 Hz main-screen and 120 Hz rear-screen touch sampling; full-brightness single-pulse DC dimming; privacy display
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB – 16 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPU4 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 GHzFourth-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 5 GHz; TSMC 2 nm process; TechRadar confirms the English Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 name for this model
GPUQualcomm AdrenoAdreno GPU; maker does not publish a model number
AI engineSeventh-generation Qualcomm AI EngineQualcomm AI Engine
Storage typeLPDDR5 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)LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.1 storage; China launch configuration pairings corroborated by Sina
CoolingLiquidCool Technology with vapour chamber and three graphite sheets–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP200 MP
Optical zoom2×3.2×
Front camera32 MP50 MP
Main cameraSony IMX707, 1/1.28-inch sensor, ƒ/1.9, OIS; 1.22 µm pixels and 4-in-1 2.44 µm Super Pixels200 MP Light Hunter 960, 1/1.28-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS, QPD autofocus; 16-in-1 2.44 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens
Ultra wide camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 115° field of view50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro
Telephoto camera50 MP, ƒ/1.9, 48 mm equivalent focal length; 2× optical zoom identified by Tech Advisor and TechRadar200 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, ƒ/2.4, OIS; 12 cm telephoto macro
Front camera32 MP, ƒ/2.4550 MP
Video recording8K 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 fps8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps and 1080p at 120, 240 or 960 fps
Front video1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresProFocus 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 logLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; rear-screen selfies and preview; dynamic photos, subject and audio tracking, portrait, night, Pro, time-lapse, panorama and document modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,600 mAh7,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 120 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail4,600 mAh typical; Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge7,000 mAh typical; 6,860 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery
Wired chargingIncluded 120 W charger; maker claims full charge in 18 minutes in Boost mode or 24 minutes in Standard mode100 W; QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported
Wireless chargingMaker claims full charge in 42 minutes with 50 W wireless turbo charging50 W Xiaomi wireless charging
Charges other devices10 W reverse wireless charging27 W wired reverse charging; wireless reverse charging also supported
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight205 g203 g
Thickness8.16 mm8.46 mm
Height × width163.6 × 74.6 mm151.8 × 72 mm
Materials–Fibreglass versions are 203 g and 8.46 mm thick; glass Galaxy Blue and transparent versions are 208 g and 8.56 mm thick
ColoursBlue, Purple and GreyBlack, White, pink, Galaxy Blue and transparent editions; China-market names
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, barometer and flicker sensorProximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensors
SpeakersQuad speakers; SOUND BY Harman Kardon, Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio certificationStereo dual speakers; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 13 based on Android 12Xiaomi HyperOS 4; China variant
In the boxPhone, adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty cardPhone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle
Connectivity
Mobile network5G 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 MIMO5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/18/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78/79/80/81/83/84/89; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48; 4×4 MIMO; China carrier and software restrictions apply
SIMDual SIM; availability varies by regionDual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support
Wi-FiWi-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 DirectWi-Fi 7, enhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 and 5 GHz; 2×2 MIMO, MLO, 8×8 sounding, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; AAC, LDAC and LHDCBluetooth 6.0; dual Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC
NFCSupportedChinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; service availability depends on location and provider
USBUSB-CUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; a separate USB 3 cable is required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GNSS, compass and network positioningGPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; A-GNSS and assisted network positioning

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