Xiaomi 12 Series Global Launch Tipped, Xiaomi 12 Ultra Said to Debut With Periscope Super-Telephoto Lens

Xiaomi 12 series include vanilla Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X models.

By Nithya P Nair | Updated: 3 January 2022 15:34 IST

Xiaomi 12 Series Global Launch Tipped, Xiaomi 12 Ultra Said to Debut With Periscope Super-Telephoto Lens

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Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC processor

Highlights

Xiaomi 12 series was launched on December 28 in China
All handsets in the new series feature triple rear cameras
Xiaomi 12 Ultra is tipped to feature a quad rear camera unit

Xiaomi 12 series, which recently made its debut in China, is reportedly making its way to other global markets including India soon. The date is yet to be officially confirmed by the Chinese brand, but a fresh leak suggests that the new Xiaomi 12 lineup that comprises Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X models are set to launch outside China by February-end or in early March. Separately, Xiaomi 12 Ultra, the rumoured high-end handset from the brand is tipped to go official after the Chinese spring festival. The handset was earlier expected to debut along with the Xiaomi 12 series phones. Xiaomi 12 Ultra is likely to succeed Mi 11 Ultra.

Known tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) in collaboration with MySmartPrice has leaked the global launch timeline of Xiaomi 12 series phones. According to the leak, Xiaomi will unveil Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X handsets outside China by February-end or early March. The leak says that Xiaomi 12 series could launch in India soon after the global debut, if not around the same time.

Separately, tipster Digital Chat Station posted on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo that Xiaomi 12 Ultra will be first launch in its home country after the Chinese Spring festival that starts on February 1. According to the tipster, the handset will feature a periscope super-telephoto camera. The handset was previously tipped to have a quad rear camera unit that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an ultra-wide-angle camera, and a periscopic telephoto zoom camera.

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To recall, Xiaomi unveiled Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X handsets in the last week of December 2021. The highlights of Xiaomi 12 series handsets include a hole-punch display design protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, triple rear cameras, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and 5G connectivity. Under the hood, the vanilla Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC processor, whereas the Xiaomi 12X packs a Snapdragon 870 SoC. Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12X pack 4,500mAh batteries, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro includes a 4,500mAh battery.

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Xiaomi 12

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.28-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 13-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4,500mAh

OS Android

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Xiaomi 12 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great build quality
Crisp 120Hz AMOLED display
Quick 120W wired charging
Powerful speakers
Good camera performance

Bad
No official IP rating
No macro camera or shooting mode
Gets hot while recording video

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Display 6.73-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4,600mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1,440x3,200 pixels

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Xiaomi 12X

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.28-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 13-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4,500mAh

OS Android

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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