XIAOMI 12. Launched for more than 500 euros a few months ago, the Xiaomi 12 benefits from very good promotions which bring its price down to less than 400 euros at certain merchants like RueDuCommerce.
The Xiaomi 12 may not be the company’s most recent smartphone, but it has still benefited from very good feedback from the specialized press since its release. The smartphone from Xiaomi has also benefited from very good promotions for a few weeks.
Available at several merchants (Amazon, RueDuCommerce, CDiscount, Fnac …), the Xiaomi 12 is displayed with great price reductions. However, its best price seems to be at RueDuCommerce and Fnac where the smartphone is priced around 400 euros!
Where to buy the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro have been available for several months on various merchant sites. The different smartphones in the 12 range have also seen multiple promotions since their release which can make them much more affordable.
What are the features of the Xiaomi 12?
After the announcement of a new generation of Snapdragon processors, Xiaomi quickly officially announced that the Xiaomi 12 would be the first smartphone to benefit from the brand new Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor unveiled by the company Qualcomm at the end of 2021. This new chip should equip a number of very high-end smartphones to come in 2022. Xiaomi has however confirmed that the Xiaomi 12 (and 12 Pro) benefit from this powerful processor.
The Xiaomi 12 is equipped witha 6.28″ AMOLED screen with Full HD definition protected by Gorilla Glass Victus glass technology. The Xiaomi 12 also has a refresh rate of 120 Hz for exemplary fluidity when browsing your applications and games.
On the photo side, the Xiaomi 12 is equipped with three separate sensors. The manufacturer notably highlighted its new technology called ProFocus, which allows you to always identify important points (such as a face) on a scene to maintain focus. Here are the different sensors of the device:
- 50MP main sensor.
- 13 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.
- 5 MP macro sensor.
- 32 MP selfie sensor.
The first images of the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro. © Xiaomi / Dealabs
What are the characteristics of the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
Concerning the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the latter takes several of the specificities of its little brother with some improvements for a slightly higher price. Among these characteristics, we will particularly note:
- A higher size (6.73″) compared to the Xiaomi 12.
- A 50 Mpx main photo sensor (with a larger opening than that of the Xiaomi 12).
- A 50 Mpx ultra-wide-angle sensor.
- A 50MP x2 telephoto lens.
- A faster wired charge capable of fully recharging the phone in less than 20 minutes according to the firm.
© Xiaomi
What release date for the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro?
We had to wait a bit to get our hands on the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro. Although the devices were a hit in China where they were first officially presented, the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro took a little while to become available here. The new Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro have been available since March 29, 2022.
What price for the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro?
The firm seems to have raised its prices for the Xiaomi 12. The latter are available with several colors and storage spaces according to your desires and needs according to the following formulas:
- Xiaomi 12: from 899 euros.
- Xiaomi 12 Pro: from 1099 euros.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro, on the other hand, is a bit more expensive. This is justified in particular by its few additional characteristics, notably in terms of photo sensors and fast charging.
Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro technical sheet
| Features | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.28″ AMOLED FHD+ | 6.43″ AMOLED FHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | 8 / 12 GB |
| Basic storage space | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP wide-angle sensor / 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens / 5MP macro lens | 50MP wide-angle sensor / 50MP ultra wide-angle lens / 50MP macro lens |
| Front camera | 32 MP sensor | 32 MP sensor |
| Battery | 4500mAh | 4600mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes, up to 67 W | Yes, up to 120W |
| Network | 4G / 5G – Wi-Fi 6 – NFC | 4G / 5G – Wifi 6 – NFC |
| Dimensions | 152.7mm x 69.9mm x 8.16mm | 163.6mm x 74.6mm x 8.16mm |
| Weight | 180g | 205g |
