Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 12S vs Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 12S and Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 7.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 12S, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 419 ppi
- against 393 ppi
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 195 g
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,750 nits
- against 1,100 nits
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.6″
- against 6.28″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Xclipse 920 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.19 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,412,647 | 886,916 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-X2, 3× Cortex-A710, and 4× Cortex-A510. | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-X2, 3x Cortex-A710, and 4x Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Purple, Green, Black | Black, White, Pink, Gold, Green, Grey, Blue, Purple, Cream |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.9 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 152.7 mm | 157.4 mm |
| Weight | 182 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.2 % Best value | 88.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,750 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.28″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 419 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, MirrorLink | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.4 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 7,350 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,670 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 12S | Galaxy S22+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2206123SC | SM-S906B, SM-S906B/DS, SM-S906U, SM-S906U1, SM-S906W, SM-S906N, SM-S9060, SM-S906E, SM-S906E/DS, SM-S906L |
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