Xiaomi 12 Pro review: ultra-fast-charging Android phone

Great screen, top performance, good camera and fully charges in 20 minutes - but it's no match for Samsung

Xiaomi's new top phone for the start of 2022 is the 12 Pro featuring high-end specs, svelte design and triple 50-megapixel cameras but at a decidedly premium price.

China's Apple" as Xiaomi was once called, is more frequently known for top-spec phones that undercut the competition on price. But the 12 Pro is different - a direct challenger to Apple and Samsung costing 1,049, which is as much if not more than rivals.

Screen: 6.73in QHD+ OLED (522ppi) 120Hz

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

RAM: 12GB of RAM

Storage: 256GB

Operating system: Miui 13 based on Android 12

Camera: Triple 50MP rear camera: wide, ultra-wide, 2x telephoto; 32MP selfie camera

Connectivity: 5G, USB-C, wifi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 and location

Water resistance: none

Dimensions: 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2mm

Weight: 205g