Xiaomi announces the launch of the all-new flagship Xiaomi 12 Series

 

Xiaomi today announced the launch of the all-new flagship Xiaomi 12 Series for the Philippine market – the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12.

Designed to empower users around the world with a cutting-edge videography studio and entertainment powerhouse, Xiaomi 12 Series delivers impressive advancements in Xiaomi’s AI algorithm, flagship processing power, and an all-round elevated experience.

Market Availability

Xiaomi 12 Pro 12+256GB will retail at PHP 48,999 and Xiaomi 12 8+256GB will available for PHP 39,999 as early as March 24.

Those who pre-order in Xiaomi’s official online and authorized retail stores from March 24 to April 1 can also score amazing deals. Xiaomi 12 Pro 12+256GB buyers will be getting a free Mi TV P1 43” while those who purchase a Xiaomi 12 8+256GB will receive a free Mi TV P1 32”. Freebies are subject to stock availability.

Also launched with the Xiaomi 12 Series are the new Xiaomi Watch S1 and Xiaomi Watch S1 Active, Xiaomi Buds 3 and 3T Pro, and the Xiaomi Handheld Vacuum G11, which will come with their own deals and freebies from March 24 to 25 on Shopee and March 27 to 28 on Lazada.

The Xiaomi Watch S1 will be available at an early bird price of PHP 9,999 from its SRP of PHP 10,999 and will come with a free Mi Body Composition Scale 2 worth PHP 1,499 while you can get the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active at a discounted price of PHP 7,499 and will come with a free Xiaomi Sports Fanny Pack.

The Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro will be selling for only PHP 5,999 from its original price of PHP 6,999, while the Xiaomi Buds 3 will also be available for a discounted price from PHP 4,999 to PHP 3,999. Both will also come with a free Xiaomi Sports Fanny Pack.

Lastly, the Xiaomi Handheld Vacuum G11 will also be on sale for only PHP 15,999 from its SRP of PHP 17,999.

Capture cinematic shots at any time

Xiaomi 12 Series enables users to record studio-quality shots no matter the scenario, be it challenging lighting conditions or moving objects. Both phones boast a pro-grade triple camera array for versatile shooting, starring a massive 50MP main wide angle camera, with 8K recording capabilities on both Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12.

Xiaomi 12 Pro stands out with its state-of-the-art triple 50MP array, which features a cutting-edge Sony IMX707 ultra-large main sensor. This sensor is capable of catching large amounts of light and empowers advanced imaging capabilities with faster focus speeds and increased color accuracy. Xiaomi 12 features a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera, along with a 5MP telemacro camera, for filming life from different perspectives.

Beyond impressive hardware, Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 also advance Xiaomi’s proprietary AI algorithms. These innovations make it easier than ever for users to record every moment the way they want to, even in low-light or moving subjects. Xiaomi ProFocus intelligently identifies and tracks objects, preventing blurring or out-of-focus shots of moving or veiled subjects. These advancements also include eye and face auto focus capabilities. Ultra Night Video uses Xiaomi’s proprietary algorithms to record video even under extreme low-light, meaning moody, atmospheric shots are clearer than ever.

Available on both devices, One-click AI Cinema offers numerous creative options for show-stopping video editing, such as Parallel World, Freeze Frame Video, and Magic Zoom modes.

Flagship processing, unprecedented performance and power-efficiency

Flagship experience requires flagship performance. Xiaomi 12 Series features advanced Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM mobile platforms. Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 boast a Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 processor – Qualcomm's most advanced mobile platform. Built on a 4nm process, this processor also boosts GPU graphic rendering capabilities by 30% and energy efficiency by 25% when compared to the previous generation1. Both devices come with UFS 3.1 exceptional loading and data transfer speeds, along with LPDDR5 RAM for memory speeds up to 6,400Mbps.

For optimal product experience, Xiaomi 12 Series packs high-performing cooling systems, bolstered by a super-large vapor chamber and multiple layers of graphite to offer a leading-cooling capability.

All-around elevated entertainment experiences

Xiaomi 12 Series not only lets users capture every moment in exquisite detail, but also allows them to relive those moments in astonishing detail via an exceptional entertainment experience.

All devices offer vivid viewing on an AMOLED Dot Display rated A+ by DisplayMate, and with TrueColor support. For added peace of mind, the display features scratch-resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®, and supports Dolby Vision®, industry’s leading imaging technology that brings your content to life with vibrant color and details. Xiaomi 12 Series also supports HDR 10+. Xiaomi 12 Pro is SGS Eye Care Display Certified, showing care for users’ long-term visual health during marathon sessions.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12 Pro redefines flagship display with incredibly smooth viewing, scrolling, swiping, and sliding. The device’s highly power-efficient 6.73-inch WQHD+ display leverages AdaptiveSync Pro to intelligently adjust dynamic LTPO display between 1Hz and 120Hz based on content.

Xiaomi 12 delivers Xiaomi’s most colorful smartphone display to date, with more than 68 billion colors on 6.28-inch full-HD+ displays. Both feature 120Hz AdaptiveSync, for an impressively high-definition, vibrant, and flicker-free display that conveys every detail.

No cinematic experience is truly complete without pro-grade audio. Xiaomi 12 Series features SOUND BY Harmon Kardon, and creates an immersive audio experience powered by Dolby Atmos®, delivering spatial sound with rich detail, clarity, and realism across all your favorite entertainment. Xiaomi 12 Pro’s quad speakers – in the form of two tweeters and two woofers – deliver clear details and cover an astounding range of sound, while Xiaomi 12 delivers balanced stereo sound ideal for immersive gaming or video.

To optimize core user experience further, Xiaomi 12 Series incorporates MIUI 13, released globally earlier this year. The update includes faster storage, higher background process efficiency, smarter processing, and longer battery life. New features in the upgraded experience include Xiaomi’s proprietary Liquid Storage, Atomized Memory, Focused Algorithms, and Smart Balance.

Next-generation charging

To ensure Xiaomi 12 Series delivers pro-grade cinematic and entertainment experiences all day, the devices deliver next-level charging speed and safety.

Xiaomi 12 Pro features the incredibly fast 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge. With a 4,600mAh battery fully charged in just 18 minutes using Boost mode, Xiaomi 12 Pro delivers next-generation charging capabilities that keep up with user demands2.

Xiaomi 12 fits 4,500mAh batteries into compact body designs. Both devices support 67W wired turbo charging for speedy power-up. Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 also support 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse charging.

Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12 both leverage Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge, a smart charging algorithm that learns and adapts to charging habits, which prolongs battery life.

Flagship capabilities packaged in an iconic design

These portable pocket-sized studios fit comfortably in the palm of your hand thanks to Xiaomi 12 Series’ iconic and user-centered design. Slimmer high-capacity batteries and a narrower ridge gap save precious space within the device. Xiaomi 12 Pro’s 6.73-inch display is encased in a sleek middle frame with sophisticated 3D curves. Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12’s 6.28-inch display measures just 69.9mm in width and is accented by smooth curves for a perfect fit3. Both devices are available in Gray, Purple, and Blue.

Xiaomi 12 Series Quick Specs

	Xiaomi 12 Pro	Xiaomi 12
Display	120Hz 6.73” AMOLED Dot Display  DisplayMate A+  Samsung E5 material  Aspect ratio: 20:9  WQHD+, 3200 x 1440  TrueColor  HBM 1,000 nits (typ),  1,500 nits peak brightness(typ)  Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1(typ)  16,000 level brightness adjustment  Dynamic 120Hz LTPO  Micro Lens  AdaptiveSync Pro  Up to 480Hz touch sampling rate  Dolby Vision, HDR 10+ support  360° ambient light sensor  SGS Eye Care Display Certification  X-axis linear vibration motor	120Hz 6.28" AMOLED Dot Display  DisplayMate A+  Aspect ratio: 20:9  FHD+, 2400 x 1080  TrueColor  1,100 nits peak brightness(typ)  Contrast ratio: 5,000,000:1(typ)  16,000 brightness adjustment  Over 68 billion colors  Dolby Vision®, HDR 10+ support  120Hz AdaptiveSync  Up to 480Hz touch sampling rate  360° ambient light sensor  Low blue light certification  X-axis linear vibration motor
Rear Camera	• 50MP wide angle camera  - IMX707, f/1.9  - 1/1.28” 7P lens  - 2.44 μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel  - 8K recording  - 4K HDR 10+ recording  - Ultra Night Video, One-click AI cinema  - Xiaomi ProFocus (Motion tracking focus/ Motion Capture/Eye tracking focus)  - Ultra Night Photo, Portrait Night mode  • 50MP ultra-wide angle camera  - 115° FOV, f/2.2  • 50MP telephoto camera  - 48mm equivalent focal length, f/1.9  • Night mode (wide/ultra-wide/telephoto)  • 50MP mode (wide/ultra-wide/telephoto)	• 50MP wide angle camera  - f/1.88, 6P lens  - 2μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel  - 8K recording  - 4K HDR 10+ recording  - Ultra Night Video, One-click AI cinema  - Xiaomi ProFocus (Motion tracking focus/Eye tracking focus/ Motion Capture)  - Portait Night mode, Portrait HDR  • 13MP ultra-wide angle camera  - 123° FOV, f/2.4  • 5MP telemacro camera  - 50mm equivalent focal length, Auto Focus  • Night mode (wide/ultra wide)
Front Camera	32MP in-display selfie camera  f/2.45, 1.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel  HDR 10+ recording  Selfie Night mode, AI portrait video	32MP in-display selfie camera  f/2.45, 1.4μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel  HDR 10+ recording, AI portrait video, Selfie Night mode
Dimensions3 & Weight3	163.60mm x 74.60mm x 8.16mm  205g	152.70mm x 69.90mm x 8.16mm  180g
Processor	SnapdragonTM 8 Gen 1  4nm power-efficient manufacturing process  ARM-V9:  1x ARM Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz  3x ARM Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz  4x ARM Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz  Qualcomm® Adreno™  LiquidCool Technology  MIUI 13 with Android 12	SnapdragonTM 8 Gen 1  4nm power-efficient manufacturing process  ARM-V9:  1x ARM Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz  3x ARM Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz  4x ARM Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz  Qualcomm® Adreno™  LiquidCool Technology  MIUI 13 with Android 12
RAM+ROM	LPDDR5 RAM   UFS 3.1 storage	LPDDR5 RAM   UFS 3.1 storage
Audio	Quad speakers  SOUND BY Harman Kardon  Dolby Atmos®	Symmetrical dual speakers   SOUND BY Harman Kardon  Dolby Atmos®
Charging	4,600mAh battery (typ)  120W wired   Xiaomi HyperCharge  50W wireless turbo charging  10W reverse wireless charging  Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge	4,500mAh (typ) battery  67W wired turbo charging  50W wireless turbo charging  10W reverse wireless charging  Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge
Connectivity	Type-C  Dual SIM, dual 5G standby5 Supports NFC6 Bluetooth 5.2  5G  Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E7	Type-C  Dual SIM, dual 5G standby5 Supports NFC6  Bluetooth 5.2  5G  Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 7
Available Colors	Gray, Purple, and Blue	Gray, Purple, and Blue

⁵ 5G connectivity may vary based on region availability and local operator support. 
⁶ NFC availability may vary between markets^. 
7 Wi-Fi 6/Wi-Fi 6E connectivity may vary based on region availability and local network. For most countries and areas, Wi-Fi 6 is not supported by the devices and needs to be added via OTA where applicable^. 

Xiaomi 12 Series product images and one-pagers.

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Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Filipinos should keep track of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine

While the Philippines should monitor the European conflict, Sen Lacson stressed that there are many local “wars” to fight in the Philippines like corruption, poverty, drugs and many more

 

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said Filipinos should keep track of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine although it is happening in another continent.

 

The presidential candidate expressed his views on the Russia-Ukraine conflict during the presidential debate organized by CNN and moderated by Pia Hontiveros. Lacson was one of nine presidential candidates who attended the debate.

Lacson said the Philippines should keep an eye on the European conflict, but he also stressed there are many local “wars” to fight like corruption, poverty, drugs and many more

 

He said, directly or indirectly, Philippine imports of certain essential commodities would be affected by the conflict. He added that the Philippines’ membership in the United Nations also gave the country certain responsibilities.

Lacson demonstrated during the debate and the ones before it that, as President, he would not only work to solve local problems but also keep an eye on issues in other parts of the world, knowing they could have a significant impact on the Philippines.

 

Lacson pointed out that the Philippines is already feeling the pinch of rising gas prices. A protracted European conflict could only worsen things, as Russia is a major oil exporting nation.

 

He disagreed with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana that the Philippines do not have to be bothered by the conflict between two European nations.

 

“We are a signatory to the UN Charter and Article 1 of that document says we should stand up against any form of aggression. We have the right to denounce Russia’s actions,” he said.

 

Lacson added, “While we renounce war as an instrument of foreign policy, as provided for in our Constitution, we also have to speak up against aggression as a signatory to the UN Charter. Besides, there is nothing wrong with joining other peace-loving nations in denouncing what is truly an invasion.”

He expressed his admiration for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky for being a true leader, who is ready to die together with his country’s soldiers in the fight for democracy.

 

While Lacson said the Philippines should keep an eye on the European conflict, he also stressed that there are many local “wars” to fight in the Philippines like corruption, poverty, drugs and many more.

 

In the seemingly unwinnable war against corruption, Lacson pointed to his success in ridding the Philippine National Police of corruption. His priority was public service and never accepted bribes that would cause him to betray his oath of office.

 

As a Senator, he refused to accept his share of the pork barrel for legislators knowing that people would assume any projects supported by this fund would mean huge commissions for him.

 

If elected President, Lacson said the first agency he would look into as part of his campaign against corruption in government would be the Bureau of Customs.

 

On the health crisis caused by the Covid-19, Lacson said the Philippines should prepare for what would happen next, as he expected Covid-19 to become endemic, or a continuing health problem.

 

Although he has no persons in mind yet, he said he would choose an economic team that would be ready to deal with that situation and also be ready for the next pandemic. “There should be no trade-off between health and economy,” he stressed.

 

He also underscored the need to keep health workers in the country by paying them decent salaries.

 

Lacson called for a shift in infrastructure program from the current Build, Build, Build to public-private partnership, which would be less costly for the government.

 

The presidential candidate also underscored his belief in leadership by example and promised that, on his first day in office, “I will sign a waiver of my rights under the Bank Secrecy Act. That will set the tone of my presidency. In the first 100 days, I will do an internal cleansing of the inept, corrupt, and undisciplined government officials and employees”. 

 

Lacson added, “And at the end of my term, when the Filipino looks back, he will say, ‘I’m better off now than when this administration started’.”

 

If a leader did not have moral ascendancy and he could not practice what he preached, he would not be effective, the Senator said.

 

“It is very important for the President to set the right tone for his leadership for the country’s peace and economic success,” he said. 

Lacson’s vice presidential candidate is Senate President Vicente “Tito” C. Sotto III. For more info on Ping Lacson, follow https://www.facebook.com/PingLacsonOfficial.