HIGHLIGHTS
* Xiaomi 12 Pro was confirmed to be getting the Android 13 upgrade on Monday.
* The new software update will bring new MIUI 14 features to the smartphone.
* The flagship device was launched in India in April last year.
* Users will also be able to remove objects from photos.
* MIUI 14 is also claimed to improve the Xiaomi 12 Pro’s battery life.
Xiaomi has confirmed that one of its flagship smartphones from last year is now getting its Android 13 upgrade, via the latest MIUI 14 update that has started rolling out to the Xiaomi 12 Pro.
The update was announced by Xiaomi India on Twitter on Monday, March 13th, and offers all the new features that MIUI 14 has offered on all devices that are eligible for the update.
This brings Android 13, and the latest generation of the custom Xiaomi interface, to a device that was launched globally over a year ago in December 2021, and came to India in April last year.
Xiaomi 12 Pro is receiving an update to Android 13-based MIUI 14 in India. The update for Xiaomi’s 2022 flagship smartphone comes with new redesigned home screen icons, widgets, folders, dual apps support, and the ability to remove objects from images.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro was launched last year with Android 12-based MIUI 13 out-of-the-box. It also brings several improvements to performance, including faster app launch times, improved system stability, and better battery life.
MIUI 14 is claimed to use 214MB less memory while booting up in comparison to MIUI 13, as part of Xiaomi’s efforts to optimise system memory usage.
Xiaomi 12 Pro Android 13 upgrade: How to Update
It is interesting to note that the Xiaomi 12 Pro (review) was scheduled to have received
MIUI 14 based on Android 13 within the first quarter of the year, and Xiaomi has now managed to keep its promised timeline.
The update comes about six months after the first stable rollout of Android 13 on Google’s own Pixel devices, which typically mark the initiation of software upgrade rollouts for all other Android smartphone brands.
To receive the update, you can simply go through the following steps
* Access the Settings menu on your Xiaomi 12 Pro.
* Scroll down to the ‘About phone section’.
* Under this, select ‘MIUI version’. This will show the presently installed software version on your phone.
* Select ‘Check for software updates’ from within this menu. This should make the MIUI 14 version show up.
* Tap on download and install, and follow the on-screen instructions from here.
As with every software upgrade, ensure that you have all your data and essentials backed up, just in case, to ensure no accidental loss of information.
Other smartphones that are also scheduled to get the MIUI 14 based Android 13 upgrade within the first quarter include Xiaomi 13 Pro, 11 Ultra, 11T Pro, 11X Pro, 11X, 11 Lite NE 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro and Pro+ 5G, 11 Prime 5G and K50i 5G.
Key Features
The Xiaomi 12 Pro was launched in India on April 27th last year, at Rs 62,999 and Rs 66,999 for two variants.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, with 8GB and 12GB RAM variants, and 256GB internal storage.
It houses a 6.73-inch AMOLED 2K+ 120Hz display, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certification.
It also has three 50MP rear cameras, including 2x optical zoom and 4K 60fps video recording capability.
Finally, it also has a 32MP front camera, Wi-Fi 6e and Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless connectivity, and a 4,600mAh battery with 120W wired charging.
XIAOMI 12 PRO 5G KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4600 mAh |
| Display | 6.73 inches (17.09 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | May 2, 2022 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| CPU | Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.5 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 730 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
Display
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.73 inches (17.09 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 521 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.6 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1500 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Design
| Height | 163.6 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 74.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 205 grams |
| Colours | Couture Blue, Opera Mauve, Noir Black |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(24 mm focal length, 1.28″ sensor size, 1.22µm pixel size)50 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(14 mm focal length)50 MP f/1.9, Telephoto Camera(48 mm focal length) | |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 7680×4320 @ 24 fps 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 60 fps |
|
| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(26 mm focal length, 0.7µm pixel size) | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
|
Battery
| Capacity | 4600 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes Charging Time: 42 minutes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Hyper, v4.0, 120W: 100 % in 18 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| User Available Storage | Up to 222 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N77 / N78 / N79 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SAR Value | Head: 0.775 W/kg, Body: 0.451 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQ’s on Xiaomi 12 Pro , MIUI 14
1) What are the Xiaomi Phones Eligible for MIUI 14?
Ans) The list mostly includes Xiaomi-branded devices, namely:
1. Xiaomi 12T Pro
2. Xiaomi 12T
3. Xiaomi 12 Pro
4. Xiaomi 12
5. Mi 11 Ultra
6. Mi 11i
7. Xiaomi 12X
8. Xiaomi 12 Lite
9. Xiaomi 11T Pro
10. Xiaomi 11T
11. Mi 11
12. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
13. Mi 11 Lite 5G
14. Mi 11 Lite
2) What are the specifications of Xiaomi 13 Pro ?
Ans) The Xiaomi 13 Pro will feature a 50MP Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor in the photography area. A Leica telescopic lens measuring 75mm will be included. Also, this gadget will have 50MP Samsung JN1 sensors for both the zoom and ultra-wide-angle lenses. Additionally, a 6.73-inch OLED 120Hz, 2K monitor will be included with the Xiaomi 13 Pro. This device will also come with a 4820 mAh battery that supports 120W rapid charging. This product will also enable 10W reverse wireless charging and 50W wireless charging.
3) What are MIUI 14 features ?
Ans) Xiaomi has confirmed an ‘India-exclusive’ experience, meaning we will get some new exclusive features meant for Indian devices only.
Otherwise, MIUI 14 will be a simpler skin, not taking much space. It will occupy around 1.5GB less space than MIUI13. Pre-installed apps will be lesser (only 8, that too uninstallable), and optimizations for 3rd party apps so that less power is consumed.
There will be automatic compression of apps that are not used too often and system fluency will be improved by 60% along with some visual changes as well. Just like every time, there will be new widgets, icon designs, customizable folders, and much more.
XiaomiAI Assistant 6.0, new privacy and security features, health sharing, and more are also expected.
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