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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor

Xiaomi 12 Pro review: ultra-fast-charging Android phone

Xiaomi 12 Pro reviewed in the hand above a table
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is an Android smartphone packing plenty of premium features. However, it falls short on camera zoom and battery life. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian

Xiaomi’s new top phone for the start of 2022 is the 12 Pro featuring high-end specs, svelte design and triple 50-megapixel cameras but at a decidedly premium price.

“China’s Apple” as Xiaomi was once called, is more frequently known for top-spec phones that undercut the competition on price. But the 12 Pro is different – a direct challenger to Apple and Samsung costing £1,049, which is as much if not more than rivals.

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