Xiaomi Mi 1S
The Xiaomi Mi 1S is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 125 x 63 x 11.9 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 149g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,930 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, August. Released 2012, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,930 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1930 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
149g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
125 x 63 x 11.9 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.47 in)
Colors
White, green, blue, red, violet, orange, gray
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Xiaomi Mi 1S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 1S supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Xiaomi Mi 1S SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 1S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Xiaomi Mi 1S ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Xiaomi Mi 1S uses microUSB 2.0.
The Xiaomi Mi 1S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Xiaomi Mi 1S has 2.1, A2DP.
