Overall Score
85.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#184)85.8
Performance(#599)91.2
Camera(#35)99.3
Display(#474)94.6
Battery(#287)91.2
Build(#20)97.5
Connectivity(#490)85.0
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi 12
Short Review
- The Xiaomi 12 features a sleek design with dimensions of 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 179 grams, utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 on the back, supported by an aluminum frame.
- Its 6.28-inch AMOLED display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, providing vibrant colors and smooth visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 730 GPU, available with up to 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP wide lens, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 5 MP telephoto macro lens, capable of recording video in 8K and featuring optical image stabilization.
- The 4500 mAh battery supports 67W fast charging and wireless charging, ensuring quick power-ups.
- Running on Android 12 with MIUI 13, the software offers a user-friendly interface and various customization options.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC, enhancing versatility.
- The device is equipped with stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience.
- It lacks a headphone jack, aligning with modern design trends.
- Available in multiple colors, the Xiaomi 12 combines premium materials and advanced technology for a high-end smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, December 28
Announced2021, December 28
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.28"
TypeAMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~419 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF
Main Camera FeaturesColor spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR, panorama
Video Recording8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 39 min50W wireless, 100% in 53 min10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm (6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in)
Weight179 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ColorsGray, Blue, Purple, Green
Foldable✗
SAR1.09 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass