The Xiaomi 12T isn’t as impressive as the 12T Pro, but it still offers good performance, a great screen, and a mostly solid camera.
The Xiaomi 12T Pro is making headlines for its sweet 200-megapixel main camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. But did you know, there’s a cheaper version of the Xiaomi 12T Pro? It’s called the Xiaomi 12T, and while it doesn’t offer those headline-making features, it still offers most of what makes the Xiaomi 12T Pro a great phone.
Does it close enough? Well, for some people, certainly, especially at this price. You’ll still get a good camera, good performance, and a great display.
I’ve been using the Xiaomi 12T to find out just how close it gets to the Xiaomi 12T Pro, and whether or not you should save your cash and buy it instead of its more expensive sibling.
There is really no difference in design between this phone and the 12T Pro, but that’s not necessarily a huge issue. The phone looks good, and while not all that unique, those looking for a scaled-back approach to phone design will appreciate what’s on offer here.
On the front, you’ll get a 6.67-inch display with a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera. On the back, you’ll find the Xiaomi logo and the rectangular camera module. On the right side, you’ll get a power button and volume rocker. On the bottom, there’s the USB-C port and the SIM tray.
As you would expect, you can get the phone in a few different colors. It comes in Black, Silver, and Blue. We’re viewing the Black model, which is relatively sleek. And, the phone feels pretty good in the hand, though many will still want to buy a case for it.
Thankfully, there’s no real difference in display between the standard 12T and the 12T Pro. Considering the fact that the display on the 12T Pro is excellent, that’s great news. The device has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 1220 x 2712 resolution, and a 12Hz refresh rate, and it’s a great screen.
Generally, the display is crisp and detailed, and provides a bright viewing experience, even in bright environments, like outside.
