Earlier today (17th November 2022), the Xiaomi 12T series of high end smartphones were finally announced in the Philippines market. The lineup is the company’s flagship model that offers capable specs at a competitive price point, so let’s have a look.

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The Chinese tech giant’s 12T series consists of two models, namely the Xiaomi 12T and the 12T Pro. Both models share a number of similarities as well as some key differences. In terms of design, the two 12T models have similar dimensions and also offer stereo speakers. On the front, both devices sport a 6.67 inch AMOLED display that has a 1220p resoluton, HDR10+ support, 900 nits of peak brightness, and up to 120Hz refresh rate with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The Xiaomi 12T Pro model also has Dolby Vision support for an improved viewing experience.

Under the hood, the 12T lineup pack a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports up to 120W fast charging, which can charge the devices to full in just 20 minutes. On the rear, both phones have a triple camera setup. Although the Pro variant has a 200 megapixel primary sensor that is paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro shooter. The base model has a 108 megapixel primary camera, but the two other sensors are the same as the Pro variant. Another notable difference between the two is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip on the 12T Pro and the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra SoC on the vanilla 12T.

Xiaomi

The standard Xiaomi 12T starts from P26,999 (roughly 469 US Dollars), while the 12T Pro will retail for a price of P37,999 (roughly 660 US Dollars). The pre-orders will begin on November 18 and last till the 29th, with the brand also offering a free S1 Active smartwatch worth P8,999 (roughly 156 US Dollars) to those that pre-order the new smartphones. Notably, both models are offered in three color options, namely Black, Blue, and Silver.

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