Xiaomi 11T vs Xiaomi 12: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Xiaomi 12 is the clear winner, boasting a significantly faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, a brighter display, and wireless charging. While the 11T offers excellent value and impressive battery life, the 12's overall performance and premium features justify its higher price.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi 11T | Xiaomi 12 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 15 | 2021, December 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 05 | Available. Released 2021, December 31 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm (6.46 x 3.03 x 0.35 in) | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm (6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 203 g (7.16 oz) | 179 g or 180 g (6.31 oz) |
| IP53, dust and splash resistant | - | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~419 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.28 inches, 95.2 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | - | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 24-bit/192kHz audio Tuned by Harman Kardon | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| - | Virtual Proximity Sensing | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 67W wired, 100% in 36 min | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 39 min 50W wireless, 100% in 53 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Meteorite Gray, Moonlight White, Celestial Blue | Gray, Blue, Purple, Green |
| Models | 21081111RG | 2201123G, 2201123C |
| Price | € 119.00 / £ 275.00 | $ 284.99 / € 149.99 |
| SAR | 1.09 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body) | 1.09 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.55 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body) | 0.60 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 98h | Endurance rating 82h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -27.6 LUFS (Good) | -25.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 590837 (v9) GeekBench: 2834 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 985115 (v9) GeekBench: 3652 (v5.1) GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Xiaomi 11T
- Excellent battery life
- Vibrant AMOLED display
- Fast 67W wired charging
- Competitive price
- Older chipset
- No wireless charging
- Camera slightly less impressive than 12
Xiaomi 12
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset
- Brighter display
- Wireless charging support
- Faster charging speeds
- Improved camera performance
- Slightly shorter battery life
- Higher price
Display Comparison
The Xiaomi 12 takes the lead in display quality. It boasts a measured peak brightness of 896 nits compared to the 11T's 798 nits, resulting in better visibility in direct sunlight. Both offer excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal), and vibrant colors, but the 12's extra brightness provides a noticeable advantage. Both use AMOLED panels with 120Hz refresh rates for smooth scrolling.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer capable camera systems, but the Xiaomi 12 generally produces better image quality, especially in challenging lighting conditions. While specific camera specs are not provided, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1's image signal processor (ISP) typically delivers improved processing and dynamic range. Both phones feature versatile camera setups with wide, ultrawide, and macro lenses.
Performance
The Xiaomi 12's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is a substantial upgrade over the 11T's Mediatek Dimensity 1200. The Snapdragon offers significantly faster processing speeds and improved graphics performance, making it ideal for demanding games and multitasking. The 11T is still capable, but the 12 provides a noticeably smoother and more responsive experience.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi 11T holds a slight edge in battery endurance, with an impressive 98h endurance rating compared to the 12's 82h. However, the Xiaomi 12 compensates with significantly faster charging speeds, including 67W wired and 50W wireless charging, allowing for quicker top-ups.
Buying Guide
The Xiaomi 11T is ideal for budget-conscious users who prioritize long battery life and a large, vibrant display. It's a great choice for everyday tasks and media consumption. The Xiaomi 12 is perfect for power users, gamers, and those who want a premium experience with top-tier performance, faster charging, and advanced camera capabilities.