Xiaomi 12T Pro: The Xiaomi 12T Pro is the firm’s bid to offer flagship-level performance at a less wallet-busting price point.
These specs combined with strategic compromises result in a highly competitive offer in the mid-range tier of the market.
Design and Build
The 12T Pro has brushed-up design with the glass rear and the plastic frame that looks and feels fancy, which of course costs less.
The rectangular camera island ensures a unique look without much protrusion. At just 8.6mm thick and 205 grams, the phone has a nice heft to it without being cumbersome for the everyday user.
While it doesn’t have the aluminum frame of the most premium handsets, the build feels good and sturdy. The flat screen with less border has a simple and modern design.
Display Excellence
It boasts 6.67 inches of amazing looking AMOLED screen at the front. The panel offers 12-bit color depth and can display more than one billion colors for precise color accuracy.
The visuals are smooth on the 120Hz refresh rate and the touch inputs are well received at 480Hz touch sampling.
Its peak brightness of 900 nits offers a clear image even in well-lit environments, and Dolby Vision and HDR10+ compatibility provide enhanced media quality.
Performance Credentials
Power within the 12T Pro comes from the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor that provides flagship-like performance for intensive applications and gaming.
This chipset performs very well in terms of efficiency and raw power too, and that means to ensure smooth data access for example, it’s LPDDR5 RAM as well as UFS 3.1 storage combined with Snapdragon 865.
Xiaomi’s LiquidCool 3.0 technology efficiently removes heat, reducing the slowing that affects performance over an extended period of time.
Imaging Capabilities
The camera system is led by a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP1 main sensor, which is capable of taking very detailed shots with a nice dynamic range in normal lighting.
With a high-resolution sensor that allows lossless digital zooming and a high level of detail. Backing up the main shooter are an 8MP ultrawide for broad landscapes and a 2MP macro lens for closeup shots.
The front 20MP camera is capable of taking stunning selfies, with natural skin tones.
Battery and Charging
Powering the 12T Pro is a 5000mAh battery, which gives you a solid day and some to spare for most users.
Among its highlights is the 120W HyperCharge which can fill up the battery from 0-100% in roughly 19 mins – one of the faster charging options around.
The other advantage, and the one most people will likely be attracted to is the huge battery capacity and super fast charging.
Audio and Connectivity
It has stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon, providing you a good quality and rich sound so that you can enjoy listening to music, watching dramas, movies, and live shows.
The audio is atmospheric and detailed, courtesy of support for Dolby Atmos. The extensive connectivity package comprises 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC to cover all current and upcoming standards.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Ultra 120W Ultimate Loading Speed
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, paired with 8GB/12GB RAM and 128/256 Onboard Storage Capacity
200MP High Resolution Main Camera
Impressive AMOLED display
Harman Kardon-tuned stereo speakers
Reliable battery endurance
Aggressive pricing for what’s on offer
Cons:
Plastic frame but still premium Its head does have a plastic frame though.
Macro camera is of little use
No wireless charging support
No official IP rating
No expandable storage option
Busy feeling MIUI software
Telephoto range is not as good
Xiaomi 12T Pro: Verdict
The Xiaomi 12T Pro offers a great set of flagship-grade features – including groundbreaking charging tech – at a price that’s more easily approachable for those hoping to step up to a flagship.
Compromises are made in materials and secondary aspects of construction, but they’re all made in the name of providing a premium experience in the places you’re likely to feel it most in day to day use.
If you value processing power, display quality and charging speeds over build material and camera diversity, however, the 12T Pro is a strong value offering in an increasingly crowded upper mid-range segment.
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