Xiaomi 12T Pro

Big, bright screen looks clear outdoors ; Powerful Snapdragon processor ; Very fast charging

Unremarkable secondary cameras ; Disappointing low-light stills performance at this level ; Overheats under prolonged stress ; A design downgrade from 2021’s version

The Xiaomi 12T Pro is big, powerful and ready to entertain, but some 2022 design downgrades, overheating issues and an over-reliance on an impressive-sounding-but-not-quite-killer 200-megapixel camera mean it’s not the best buy at £700. However,...

Super fast to charge ; 200MP is fun to play with ; Powerful chipset

Entry price hike ; Missing features from predecessor ; A few questionable design decisions

In most departments, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is either an incremental or a negligible upgrade over the 11T Pro. It has a few key features that may appeal to you, such as its powerful chipset and 200MP camera, but a few downgrades over the Mi 11T Pro might...

Top tier performance ; Two day battery ; Super fast charging ; 200MP camera seems great on first impressions

MIUI 13 software is more convoluted than ever ; Second and third cameras aren't all that impressive

On the whole, the first experience of looking at and using the Xiaomi 12T is very much like using a lot of other Android phones. Except when you enable the 200-megapixel camera mode in good daylight and then see the sharpness on offer.

Fantastic performance ; Super-fast charger included in box ; Capable main and selfie cameras

Bland looks ; Sub-par supporting rear cameras ; No IP rating

If it weren’t for the Edge 30 Ultra, which has better specs but is only slightly more expensive, the Xiaomi 12T Pro would be relatively easy to recommend. As it is, most people are better off with Motorola’s phone.

Excellent performance ; Very capable main camera ; Competitive price

Secondary snappers not all that great ; Rivals have more premium feel ; No IP rating or wireless charging

A competitively-priced mid-ranger that can take a detailed pic and delivers great performance. Less-than premium materials and secondary cameras hold it back, but are forgivable if you don’t want to pay flagship money.

Good screen ; Top-end processor ; Insanely speedy charging ; Decent battery uptime ; Good value for money

Average design ; No wireless charging ; IP53-rated vs IP68 alternatives (if it matters to you)

TLDR version: Still the cheapest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 phone out there, despite its massive price jump. You won't go wrong with the Xiaomi 12T Pro.

Classic design. Solid and well put together.

Battery life is solid but could be a bit better.

Honestly, it's hard to find any serious omissions or faults with the Xiaomi 12T Pro. A proper ingress protection rating would have been great, and so would wireless charging. The same goes for a telephoto camera and perhaps some expandable storage. At...

Superb performance ; Dazzling 120Hz AMOLED display ; Competitive price ; Incredible battery life ; 200MP wide camera is crazy…

…but not anything special ; Weak supporting cameras ; Bland design

There’s little else you could want from a high-end smartphone that Xiaomi 12T Pro doesn’t offer. From the dazzling 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and strong battery life to the powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and 200MP camera, it’s a flagship at an...