The Xiaomi 12S is an updated version of the Xiaomi 12, which was released in December 2021. This model introduces a collaboration between Xiaomi and Leica for the camera system and upgrades the processor to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1,replacing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 found in the previous version.
The device features a 6.28-inch AMOLED display wiht a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and a peak brightness of 1100 nits. Memory and storage configurations include 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 256GB or 512GB storage. The internal storage is non-expandable.
On the rear, the Xiaomi 12S has a triple-camera setup. This consists of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel telephoto lens with a 50mm focal length. The camera system is co-engineered with Leica and includes a dual LED flash. The front-facing camera is a 32-megapixel sensor housed within a notch.
The device is equipped with a 4500mAh battery. Charging options include 67W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Connectivity features cover Bluetooth 5.2,Wi-Fi 6,and NFC.The Xiaomi 12S runs on Android 12 with MIUI 13 as the user interface.
Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 |
5G Network Bands | 5G band 1, 3, 5, 8, 28 SA/NSA |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm |
Weight | 179 grams |
Build |
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) / Glass back / Aluminum frame - There is also a leather back model |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | AMOLED touchscreen / 120Hz / HDR10+ / 1100 Max. nits / 68billion colors |
Size | 6.28 inches, (89.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (419 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 12; MIUI 13 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
RAM + ROM | 8GB + 128GB / 8GB + 256GB / 12GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB |
Card Slot | No |
Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 50MP, IMX707 f/1.9, OIS, 1/1.28" sensor size, PDAF Ultrawide: 13MP, f/2.4, 123˚ FoV, Telephoto: 5MP |
Camera Features | Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / Face detection / LED flash / Leica lens / gyro-EIS |
Video Resolution | 8K@24fps, 4K and 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@1920fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 32-megapixel punch hole camera |
Camera Features |
FaceID, Face beautification, HDR |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Speaker Location | Placed at the basement and top |
Audio Jack Type | No |
Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
FM Radio | No |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4500mAh battery |
Wireless Charging |
Yes, 50W fast charging - 10W Reverse wireless charging |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.