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The Xiaomi 12 Pro was launched in 2022 as a flagship smartphone by the Chinese manufacturer. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and 8 or 12 GB of RAM, depending on the model. Since its introduction, the company has also launched the 12S and 12T series.
Meanwhile, Xiaomi is expected to launch its 13 series of smartphones with faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips, improved batteries, displays, and charging speeds.
Thus, some users might be torn between having to choose between the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the upcoming flagship model. That said, let's look at what the 12 Pro has to offer.
Xiaomi 12 Pro is a powerful device, discounts make it even better
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a high-performance device launched at the end of 2021. The phone packs a sleek, minimalist design and is available in a few colorways. With a weight of 204g, it ranks among the heaviest available devices.
The smartphone has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SOC, which comes with an octa-core Cortex CPU and an Adreno 730 GPU. Users can choose between 8 GB and 12 GB of RAM and either 128 GB or 256 GB of storage.
The smartphone has three 50 MP cameras, including a wide main camera, a telephoto lens, and an ultrawide 115° lens. The front camera has a 32MP wide lens. It can shoot 8K videos at up to 24 FPS, and 4K videos at up to 60 FPS with HDR 10+. The smartphone can record 1080p video at up to 960 FPS and 720p video at up to 1920 FPS.
The 12 Pro has Harmon Kardon-tuned dual stereo speakers that offer superb audio clarity. It has a quad HD 6.73" display with a 1440x3200 resolution.
It is perhaps one of the best choices for smartphone photography and videography. Additionally, it performs exceptionally when gaming.
However, a major drawback is its battery life. The smartphone comes with a 4600 mAh battery, which ranks among the lowest in any company's flagship lineup. However, the 120W wired charger can juice up the phone from 0 to 100% within 18 minutes, making up for the small battery size.
The 12 Pro also supports up to 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging, checking almost all the boxes one demands from a smartphone manufacturer.
The phone generally sells for around $750. However, the price drops after a discount to under $500, making it equivalent to a mid-range device.
Conclusion
All factors considered, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a solid value-for-money device when sold at a discount.
Otherwise, Xiaomi's latest 12T Pro is a better option. For $699, the smartphone comes with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, which is faster than the 12 Pro's processor.
Thus, smartphone buyers can either opt for the 12T Pro, wait for the Xiaomi 13 series, or get a discounted 12 Pro.
