After a China-only release at the end of December 2021, the Xiaomi 12 series will be launching globally.
Packing Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips and some enviable camera tech, these phones are anticipated to be some competitive models in the Android space. If you would like to tune into the launch as the phones are announced, then we have everything you need to know.
You can also take at our Xiaomi 12 round-up for all the spec information we have on the phone range so far.
When is the Xiaomi 12 series launch?
The global launch of the Xiaomi 12 will take place today, Tuesday 15 March 2022 at the following times:
- UK – 12pm (midday) GMT
- East Coast US – 8am ET
- West Coast US – 5am PT
- Europe – 1pm CET
- India – 5:30pm IST
How to watch the Xiaomi 12 series launch
Xiaomi will be streaming the event via its various social channels, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Mi.com.
What will Xiaomi announce at the 12 series launch?
In China, there are three phones in the range – the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 12X, with rumours of a Xiaomi 12 Ultra possibly coming as well
Both the 12 and 12 Pro boast that flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, whilst the Pro model features three 50Mp cameras. We should also find out the global pricing and release dates for the phones at this event.
Leaks have also suggested that we may see the 12 Lite, 12 Mini, and 12X Pro eventually, but we doubt that these will be unveiled at this launch event.
Author: Hannah Cowton-Barnes, Entertainment Editor, Tech Advisor
As Tech Advisor's Entertainment Editor, Hannah is the resident expert in all things streaming, film and TV. Before joining Tech Advisor in 2019, she studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds and created a website dedicated to geek culture and lifestyle. She's also reviewed a whole range of gadgets including flagship smartphones, wearables and styling tools. Outside of Foundry, she's written freelance pieces for Polygon, Metro and Den of Geek, and is proud to be a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Google.