Xiaomi 12T Deals - October 2026
1 refurbished deal available - SIM-free from £220.00.
Xiaomi 12T SIM Free deals
The Xiaomi 12T is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
Release date: 6 October 2022
Spec scores
£200-£399 Phones · 204 phones
Performance
2.6
/5
Display
3.5
/5
Rear Camera
2
/5
Measured by DXOMARK · 115
Front Camera
2.9
/5
Battery
2.7
/5
Color
All
Black
Storage
All
256GB
Buyers who want a big, sharp 120Hz screen and the fastest charging in this class, and who care more about everyday speed than about ultrawide or macro photography.
Xiaomi 12T SIM Free (1 deals)
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5G
12T 256GB (Black)
Cost breakdown
Cashback:
£0.00
Upfront Cost:
£220.00
About the Xiaomi 12T
The Xiaomi 12T was the sensible half of Xiaomi's 2022 T-series pairing, keeping almost everything that made the 12T Pro appealing while swapping the flagship Qualcomm chip for a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Ultra that runs cooler and sips less power. In everyday use that trade barely registers: apps open quickly, the 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED panel is genuinely sharp rather than just big, and games hold a steady frame rate. The 108MP main camera produces bright, contrasty daylight shots that need no editing before posting, though the 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro are there to pad the count rather than to be used often. Charging is the party trick - a 5,000mAh battery that refills from flat in well under half an hour with the bundled 120W brick, which changes how you think about topping up. The compromises are the ones Xiaomi usually makes at this level: no headphone socket, no microSD slot and MIUI's software habits, which some people take to and others never quite forgive. As an older flagship-adjacent handset it now suits anyone who wants big-screen performance and rapid charging without paying current flagship money.
Expert Rating
3.8
(3 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 6 Jul 2026.
Xiaomi 12T vs Xiaomi 12T Pro - Key Differences
| Feature | Xiaomi 12T | Xiaomi 12T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 1220 x 2712, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Ultra (5nm) | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) |
| Main camera | 108MP f/1.7 + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro | 200MP f/1.69 + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro, 8K video |
| Memory | 8GB RAM, 128GB or 256GB | 8GB or 12GB RAM, 128GB, 256GB or 512GB |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 120W wired charging | 5,000mAh, 120W wired charging |
| Weight | 202 g | 205 g |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm | 163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £280.00 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Xiaomi 12T worth buying?
The Xiaomi 12T is still a strong buy if you want a large 120Hz AMOLED screen, dependable performance from the Dimensity 8100-Ultra and 120W charging that no rival at this level matches. It is a 2022 handset, so it is nearing the end of its software life and the ultrawide and macro cameras are weak. Buy it for the screen, speed and charging rather than for photography.
How fast does the Xiaomi 12T charge?
The Xiaomi 12T supports 120W wired charging and Xiaomi quotes a full charge from empty in around 17 minutes with the charger supplied in the box. There is no wireless charging on this model, so the fast wired brick is the only option.
Is the Xiaomi 12T camera good?
The 108MP main camera is the only lens worth relying on, and it is a good one in daylight, using pixel binning to produce detailed 12MP shots. The 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro drop off sharply in quality and low light is where the phone shows its age. Video tops out well short of what the 12T Pro offers.
Does the Xiaomi 12T have a headphone jack or microSD card slot?
No. The Xiaomi 12T has neither a 3.5mm headphone socket nor a microSD slot, so you will need USB-C or Bluetooth headphones and should pick the 256GB version if you store a lot of photos or video. Storage options are 128GB and 256GB, both with 8GB of RAM.
How long will the Xiaomi 12T receive software updates?
The Xiaomi 12T shipped with Android 12 and MIUI 13 and has since been updated as far as Android 15 with HyperOS 2, so it has already had its full run of major Android versions. Treat it as a phone that will receive security patches for a limited period rather than new Android releases.
Should I get the Xiaomi 12T or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
Both share the same 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 5,000mAh battery and 120W charging, so day-to-day they feel near identical. The Pro steps up to a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, a 200MP main camera and 8K video, which matters for heavy gaming and for anyone who crops photos aggressively. If neither of those is a priority, the standard 12T covers the same ground.
Xiaomi 12T Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 204 phones
- Dimensity 8100 Ultra
- Octa-core (4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
51%
Avg
42%
Best
98%
This phone
51%
Avg
50%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.67 inches
- 1220 x 2712 pixels
- AMOLED, 120Hz, 900 nits peak
This phone
69%
Avg
62%
Best
96%
This phone
69%
Avg
61%
Best
100%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Lab-measured by DXOMARK (115 on their scale). The measured result replaces our spec-sheet estimate for this category.
- Triple camera setup
- 108 MP main camera
- Optical image stabilisation (OIS)
- 4K video recording
This phone
40%
Avg
39%
Best
73%
This phone
40%
Avg
41%
Best
93%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 20 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
This phone
57%
Avg
59%
Best
90%
This phone
57%
Avg
61%
Best
93%
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
- 120W wired, 100% in 19 min
This phone
54%
Avg
51%
Best
93%
This phone
54%
Avg
53%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 12, up to Android 14, MIUI 14
Colours
Radio
No
Body
Black, Silver, Blue
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
108
Primary Camera
108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS
Primary Camera Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
Second Camera
108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS
Third Camera
108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS
Selfie Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Primary Selfie Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.47", 0.8µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
1080p@30/60fps, HDR
Display
Type
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (peak)
Display Size
6.67
Display Resolution
1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Dimensity 8100 Ultra
GPU
Mali-G610 MC6
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Memory Card Slot
No
Internal Storage
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Battery
Battery
5000
Charging
120W wired, 100% in 19 min
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass