Overall Score
86.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#177)86.2
Performance(#535)91.8
Camera(#61)98.5
Display(#474)94.6
Battery(#287)91.2
Build(#675)81.5
Connectivity(#487)85.0
Audio(#115)87.6
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Short Review
- The Xiaomi 12S features a sleek design with dimensions of 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 179g, utilizing Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and an aluminum frame.
- Its 6.28-inch AMOLED display supports 68 billion colors, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+, delivering vibrant visuals at a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50MP wide lens, a 13MP ultrawide, and a 5MP telephoto macro, capable of recording video in 8K resolution.
- A 4500mAh battery supports 67W wired and wireless charging, ensuring quick power replenishment.
- Running on Android 12 with MIUI 13, the software provides a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The device features stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality but lacks a headphone jack.
- Available in multiple colors, it combines aesthetic appeal with functional design.
- Overall, the Xiaomi 12S stands out for its premium build, impressive display, and high-performance capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, July 04
Announced2022, July 04
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 SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF
Main Camera FeaturesLeica lens, color 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, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 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 42 min50W wireless, 100% in 57 min10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm or 8.7 mm
Weight179 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame
ColorsGray, White, Purple, Green
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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/6e, 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, proximity, compass