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Xiaomi 12S
Overview
This is Xiaomi 12S, the upgraded version to the standard Xiaomi 12 announced in December of 2021. This new comer brings two key upgrades; first, there is an introduction of Xiaomi and Leica partnership, and secondly, the model is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 CPU, instead of the 8 Gen 1 used on the older model.
However, the Xiaomi 12s retains the same screen as seen on the older model; a 6.28 AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh, HDR10+ and up to 1100 nits of peal brightness. RAM and internal storage option includes 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB, and an additional 12GB + 512-Gigs of non-expandable storage.
Coming to the camera specs, the Xiaomi 12S is given three lenses on the rear. These includes a 50-megapixel primary lens, 13-megapixel ultrawide and a third 5-megapixel (50mm) telephoto lens. The camera is co-engineered with Leica, and it come with Dual LED flash on the rear, while a single 32-megapixel selfie shooter is kept within the notch on the front.
The phone is powered by a 4500mAh battery and it has 67W wired, 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging support. All possible connectivity options are available, including Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6 and NFC. The phone itself is booted with Google Android 12 underneath MIUI 13 out of the box. The full specifications of Xiaomi 12s smartphone is contained in the table below.
Full Specifications
NETWORK
| 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 |
LAUNCH
| Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries |
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| Status | Released and Available |
BODY
| Dimensions | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 179 grams |
| Build Build refers to the built quality of the device |
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) / Glass back / Aluminum frame - There is also a leather back model |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | 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) |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 12; MIUI 13 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
MEMORY
| RAM + ROM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 8GB + 128GB / 8GB + 256GB / 12GB + 256GB / 12GB + 512GB |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | No |
MAIN CAMERA
| 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 |
SELFIE CAMERA
| 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 |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Speaker Location | Placed at the basement and top |
| Audio Jack Type | No |
| Sound Enhancements |
Yes - 24-bit/192kHz audio - Sound by Harman Kardon |
CONNECTIVITY
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| FM Radio | No |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 4500mAh battery |
| Fast Charging |
Yes, 67W fast charging (100% in 39 minutes - USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. |
Yes, 50W fast charging - 10W Reverse wireless charging |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | No |
| Box Contents What is in the box, What is the box content, What accessories is in the box | Charging Brick / USB cable |
