At the December press conference, we were able to witness the presentation of three new smartphone models. Chinese company Xiaomi brings in addition to flag models 12 and 12 Pro also a third novelty. It comes with a label Xiaomi 12X.
Xiaomi 12X: These are the basic technical specifications
Information from previous leaks has been confirmed and the Xiaomi brand brings us a compact but affordable mid-range smartphone Xiaomi 12X. This will complete the remaining pair of devices Xiaomi 12 a Xiaomi 12 Pro and we already know its basic technical specifications:
- Dimensions: 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm
- Weight: 176 grams
- Display: 6,28 ″, 1080p AMOLED, 120 Hz, 1100 nits, 419 ppi, 12 bit, HDR10 +
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
- GPU: Adreno 650
- RAM:8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Storage: 128/256 GB UFS 3.1
- Rear camera: 50 MPx Sony IMX 766 - sensor size 1 / 1,56 ″, OIS, aperture f / 1.88, secondary sensor 13 MPx ultra-wide (123 °), 5 MPx macro (3 - 7 cm)
- Front camera: 32 MPx, 80.5 ° FOV, 1080p 60 fps video
- Operating system: Android with MIUI 13 extension
- Connectivity: 5G connection, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, dual GPS
- battery: 4500 mAh
- Charging: 67 W fast cable charging
Lightweight flagship model
The Xiaomi 12X comes as a lightweight model for the flagship Xiaomi 12. Outside, they share exactly the same construction, dimensions and design. There is a minimal difference in weight, as the 12X weighs 176 grams 4 grams lighter. The phone will be available in three colors - black, blue and pink.
The front boasts the same, relatively compact 6,28 ″ AMOLED display with FullHD resolution, maximum brightness of up to 1100 nits, 12-bit color range or support for HDR10 + technology. The display carries the prestigious DisplayMate A + award and has reached up to 14 records in this test.
Xiaomi 12X under the hood got the already well-known 5G chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 with a maximum clock speed of 3,2 GHz. Although not the latest processor, in 2022 it can offer decent mid-range performance for smooth running of the smartphone. The processor is complemented by 8 GB / 12 GB RAM LPDDR5 memory a 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 storage.
67W charging and 50 MPx Sony camera with OIS
The smartphone is equipped 2600 mm² super large liquid Vapor-chamber cooling, which ensures efficient cooling and stable performance even under high loads. It will supply energy 4500 mAh battery with fast support 67 W cable charging. As a result, the smartphone is 100% charged in just 39 minutes. Unfortunately, the Xiaomi 12X does not include wireless charging.
The main camera has a resolution 50 MPx, being a well-known sensor Sony IMX766 (1 / 1,56 ”), which is also equipped with optical image stabilization. This sensor is also complemented by a 13 MPx ultra-wide angle camera with an angle of view of up to 123 °. The third sensor is a macro lens (f / 2.4), which can capture objects 3 - 7 centimeters away. The front camera has a resolution of 32 MPx.
The equipment also includes stereo speakers tuned by the well-known Harman Kardon brand, NFC for contactless payments or the latest version of the MIUI 13 superstructure, which will already be pre-installed on the smartphone.
Price and availability of a new smartphone: Xiaomi 12x
New with the name Xiaomi 12x will go on sale in the Chinese market on December 31, 2021. These are the starting sales prices in individual configurations:
- 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 3199 yuan - 443 € / 502 USD
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 3499 yuan - 485 € / 549 USD
- 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 3799 yuan - 527 € / 596 USD
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