Xiaomi 12S
The Xiaomi 12S is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2022).
2022 · Mid-range · Android 12ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use
✓Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8475 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 SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 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
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Main Video
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
4,500 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Weight
179g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm or 8.7 mm
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Gray, White, Purple, Green