From cost performance to the positive challenge to Apple at the conference, Xiaomi once again launched a charge to the high-end market. This time, Lei Jun took the Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro and the iPhone13 Pro Max for a comprehensive comparison, especially the price. However, netizens are not concerned about whether Xiaomi can challenge Apple, but which mobile phone is more cost-effective.
It is reported that the Xiaomi Mi 12 is priced at 3699 yuan, and the Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro with higher hardware configuration is priced at 4699 yuan. The price difference is 1000 yuan, which mobile phone is more cost-effective? Here, we may wish to do a comprehensive analysis.
Screens are more than just differences in size
The Xiaomi Mi 12 full series is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor, standard full blood version of LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 flash memory, as well as Wifi6 Enhanced Edition, these core configurations are the same. However, there are many differences in screen hardware parameters, not just differences in size.
Specifically, the Xiaomi Mi 12 uses a 6.28-inch screen with a maximum resolution of 1080P. In contrast, the Xiaomi Mi 12 uses a 6.73-inch screen that supports 2K resolution. In terms of screen sample rate, the performance of the two screens is the same, and the 120Hz dynamic refresh rate is supported.
In addition to the difference in resolution and size size, the xiaomi mi 12 pro screen has a micro-curved design, peak brightness 1500nit, while the xiaomi mi 12 screen is a straight screen design, peak brightness is only 1100nit. Although the core parameters are the same, there is still a certain gap in the details.
The difference between fast charging and battery capacity
As two mobile phones with different positioning, there will definitely be differences in hardware configuration, and the difference in screen size is destined to be different in the battery capacity of the two mobile phones. You know, the larger the screen, the more space left for the phone battery, and the battery capacity will certainly be larger.
Compared with the Snapdragon 888 chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 has a higher power consumption, with more than 10W of power when the eight cores are fully open. To this end, the Xiaomi Mi 12 is equipped with a 4500mAh battery that supports 67W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. From a theoretical point of view, this piece of battery capacity is OK, normal use for 1 day without problems. How it actually performs depends on the actual data of the first users.
Let's take a look at the Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro, which has a built-in 4600mAh battery and supports 120W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. Another point that cannot be ignored is that after using the self-developed surging P1 chip, the battery of Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro is a single-cell design, the loss is smaller, and the actual endurance is comparable to the 5000mAh dual battery.
There are also differences in imaging systems
In the eyes of many people, the Xiaomi Mi 12 series is a rear 50 million pixel triple camera system, but the specifications of the main camera are different, which must be paid attention to. What's more, there will be a big gap in the actual imaging capabilities of different specifications of the main camera.
Specifically, the 50-megapixel main camera of the Xiaomi Mi 12 is the Sony IMX766, which has a 1/1.56-inch outsole and uses a 6P lens, which is used by many flagship phones this year. In contrast, the Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro debuted the IMX707 main camera, with a 1/1.28-inch outsole, using a 7P lens, supporting optical image stabilization, and a larger amount of light intake.
That said, the Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro's imaging capabilities in low light are better. In practical use, low-light imaging capabilities are still very important, because many netizens like to take night scenes.
Summary: In general, the Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro is more cost-effective, spending more than 1,000 yuan to buy a better screen, supporting 2K resolution, and the peak brightness is also higher. Although the battery capacity has increased by a small amount, the 120W fast charge is better to use, and the night view camera ability is also better.
I have to say that Xiaomi deeply understands Cook's precise knife technique. Increase profits by differentiating your configuration and incentivizing users to buy a higher-priced version of Pro. The regular version is more affordable, and the core configuration is attractive enough to satisfy users with insufficient budget.