Xiaomi 12 The Xiaomi 12 is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).
2021 · Mid-range · Android 12 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.28" · 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm (6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in)
Chipset Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
RAM 12GB | 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 50 MP · Color spectrum sensor
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use
✓ Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓ 12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓ Sharp 419 PPI screen
✓ 6.28" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗ No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
RAM
12GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
419 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF
Main Video
8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Main Camera Features
Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,500 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 39 min 50W wireless, 100% in 53 min 10W reverse wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
179g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm (6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Gray, Blue, Purple, Green
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Xiaomi 12 support 5G?› Yes, the Xiaomi 12 supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Xiaomi 12 have NFC?› Yes, the Xiaomi 12 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Xiaomi 12 support wireless charging?› Yes, the Xiaomi 12 supports wireless charging (67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 39 min 50W wireless, 100% in 53 min 10W reverse wireless).
Does the Xiaomi 12 support reverse wireless charging?› Yes, the Xiaomi 12 can wirelessly charge other devices.
Does the Xiaomi 12 support fast charging?› Yes, up to 67W (67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 39 min 50W wireless, 100% in 53 min 10W reverse wireless).
Does the Xiaomi 12 have expandable storage?› No, the Xiaomi 12 does not support a memory card.
Does the Xiaomi 12 support dual SIM?› The Xiaomi 12 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Xiaomi 12 have a headphone jack?› No, the Xiaomi 12 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Xiaomi 12 have stereo speakers?› Yes, the Xiaomi 12 has stereo speakers.
What Android version does the Xiaomi 12 ship with?› The Xiaomi 12 ships with Android 12, MIUI 13.
What type of USB port does the Xiaomi 12 use?› The Xiaomi 12 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Does the Xiaomi 12 support Wi-Fi 7?› The Xiaomi 12 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Xiaomi 12 support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Xiaomi 12 has 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
