Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi 18 Pro comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Xiaomi 18 Pro which has resolution of 2436 x 1120. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 40900 | Rs. 85990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 27, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 40900. The launch Date of the second phone is September 23, 2026. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Pro is Rs. 85990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.73 inches in comparison to Xiaomi 18 Pro's 6.4 inch screen. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi 18 Pro has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 522 PPI & Xiaomi 18 Pro has only 419 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 18 Pro has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.8% than Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 89.6%. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 18 Pro has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro's 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 18 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 17 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 Pro | 18 Pro 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 27, 2022 | September 23, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.6 x 163.6 x 8.16 mm | 72 x 151.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1120 x 2436 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 522 PPI | ~ 419 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 91.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM | |
| Features | Curved Display, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak), Reading Mode, Sunlight Mode, 360° Ambient Light Sensor, Display Mate A+, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | 2.7 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 596 x 976 pixels, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS,Galelio, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display Ultrasonic |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | LiquidCool Technology, X-axis Linear Vibration Motor, Quad Speakers, Dolby Atmos, LPDDR5 RAM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Periscope Telephoto) 75mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.56", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX707 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ProFocus, Ultra Night Photo, Portrait Night Mode, Portrait HDR, Long Exposure Mode, Oil Painting, Neon Trails, Light Painting, Photo Clones, Timed Burst, Night Mode, Document Mode, AI Camera, Movie Frame, Pro Mode | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | Selfie Night Mode, AI Beautify, AI Portrait Mode with Bokeh and Depth Control, Movie Frame, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 4 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4600 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W Turbo Charging | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 27W | |