Where to buy the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro in the UK
After being revealed in late December 2021, the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro are now both available to buy in the UK.
The latest phones from the Chinese technology giant deliver best in class specs at respectable prices.
Both phones feature Qualcomm’s top of the line Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, which is the same processor used with the Galaxy S22, Samsung’s flagship phone. However, with VC LiquidCool technology, Xiaomi claim the Xiaomi 12 series should deliver even faster speeds, as the CPU will be able to be pushed to its limits while still staying cool.
| Phone | Processor | Memory | Storage | Camera | Display | Battery | Charging | Colours | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 12 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 8GB or 12GB | 128GB or 256GB | 50 MP wide, 13 MP ultrawide, 5 MP telephoto | 6.28” AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 resolution | 4500mAh | 67W wired, 50W wireless | Blue, Grey, Purple | 152.7mm x 69.9mm x 8.2mm |
| Xiaomi 12 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 8GB or 12GB | 128GB or 256GB | 50 MP wide, 50 MP ultrawide, 50 MP telephoto | 6.73” LTPO AMOLED, 1440 x 3200 resolution | 4600mAh | 120W wired, 50W wireless | Blue, Grey, Purple | 163.6mm x 74.6mm x 8.2mm |
As of now, the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro are available to order via Three and Vodafone. Currently, no other network have announced they will be stocking the two phones, although we do expect more to follow.
Contracts start from free upfront, with deals available that include unlimited data.
Xiaomi are also selling the devices SIM free on their website, with the Xiaomi 12 starting from £749 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro starting from £1049.
The 2 new flagships come after disappointing sales from Xiaomi last year, who have struggled to compete outside China. With increased competition from budget phones with high specs, such as the Apple iPhone SE (2022) and Samsung Galaxy A53, Xiaomi’s appeal of flagship phones at the fraction of the prices seems to be wearing out.
Regardless, we still regard the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro as two of the best phones available right now, with excellent performance, terrific cameras featuring 50 MP sensors, premium designs and long lasting battery life.