Verdict
The Xiaomi 12S is a compact flagship phone that offers an impressive combination of design, performance, battery life, and camera quality. The phone is especially suitable for those who value photography and videography as it has a Leica-branded camera system that delivers stunning results in various scenarios.
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Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 |
5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
Announced | 2022, July 04 |
Status | Available. Released 2022, July 07 |
Dimensions | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm or 8.7 mm |
Weight | 179 g / 182 g (6.31 oz) |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Size | 6.28 inches, 95.2 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~419 ppi density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 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 | Adreno 730 |
Card Slot | No |
Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF |
Features | Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm |
Features | HDR, panorama |
Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack | No |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
NFC | Yes |
Radio | No |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum |
Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 42 min (advertised) 50W wireless, 100% in 57 min (advertised) 10W reverse wireless |
Colors | Gray, White, Purple, Green |
Models | 2206123SC |
Design and Display
The Xiaomi 12S has a sleek and elegant design that features a glass front with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, a glass back or an eco-leather back option, and an aluminum frame. The phone comes in four colors: gray, white, purple, and green. The phone measures 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm or 8.7 mm and weighs 179 g or 182 g. The Xiaomi 12S has a 6.28-inch AMOLED display that supports a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
Performance and Storage
The Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, built on a 4 nm technology, and equipped with an octa-core CPU and an Adreno 730 GPU, powers the Xiaomi 12S. The phone is powered by MIUI 13 on top of Android 12. The phone comes with various memory options: 128 GB with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB with 12 GB RAM, or 512 GB with 12 GB RAM.
Camera System
A 50 MP, f/1.9 primary camera, a 13 MP, f/2.4 ultra-wide camera, and a 5 MP, f/2.4 telephoto macro camera make up the Xiaomi 12S’s triple camera system on the back. Additional capabilities for the rear camera system include a dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, and night mode. The Xiaomi 12S includes a single 32 MP, f/2.5 selfie camera on the front that can capture movies with a resolution of up to 1080p. Additionally supported by the front camera are the panorama, HDR, and portrait modes.
Battery and Connectivity
A 4500 mAh Li-Po battery within the Xiaomi 12S can sustain moderate use for up to two days. The phone can charge quickly with wired power at 67 W, quickly with wireless power at 50 W, and quickly with reverse wireless power at 10 W. The phone supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, and 5G connectivity. The phone also contains a USB Type-C port, an infrared port, and two SIM card slots.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the Xiaomi 12S in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.