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- Grey
- Blue
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- 4 colours
12 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched December 2021
Overview
NeoScore
7.6
#492 of 6246
- Design & display
- 8.2
- Performance & hardware
- 7.5
- Camera
- 7.8
- Connectivity
- 7.1
- Battery & charging
- 7.5
Strengths
- Its 419 ppi density is among the best, and 1100-nit brightness is better than most phones of its time.
- Its 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage exceed most phones of its time; AnTuTu records 985,115 points.
- The main camera’s 1/1.56″ sensor is larger than those in most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The main camera’s f/1.9 aperture is worse than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.28″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
- Design
- 180 g69.9 mm152.7 mm8.2 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 985,115Better than 99% of phones
- Battery
- 4,500 mAh67 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.913 Mpx · f/2.45 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 32 Mpx · f/2.5
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 12
Editorial report
Xiaomi 12 12 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet
The Xiaomi 12 suits anyone looking for a compact phone with a high-resolution display, powerful hardware, and fast charging, along with a main camera that has optical stabilization. Its trade-off is the camera’s f/1.9 aperture, which is less favorable than that of most phones of its time. The 4500 mAh battery has typical capacity, so it is not a distinguishing reason to choose this phone over its contemporaries.
The 6.28-inch AMOLED display has a density of 419 ppi, among the best, and 1100-nit brightness, better than most phones launched around the same time. At 180 g, the phone is lighter than most, and its 89.2% screen-to-body ratio is among the best. Its 120 Hz refresh rate is typical for phones of its time. Overall, its design and display stand among the best.
The 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage exceed what most phones of its time offer in both respects; the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 records 985,115 points in AnTuTu. The camera stands among the best: its 1/1.56-inch main sensor is larger than most, it records video up to 8K at 24 fps, and it has optical stabilization. The f/1.9 aperture is its comparative weakness. The 50 W wireless charging is among the best, while 67 W wired charging is better than most. Connectivity is also better than most phones of its time. With a NeoScore of 7.6, the Xiaomi 12 is a well-rounded pick for anyone prioritizing the display, hardware, and charging.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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12 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
8.2
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 419 ppi
- 8.8
- Peak Display Brightness 1,100 nits
- 8.3
- Display Features Gorilla Glass, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
- 5.0
- Weight 180 g
- 8.0
- Usable Surface 89.2 %
- 9.2
- Body Thickness 8.2 mm
- 7.6
Performance & hardware
7.5
- AnTuTu Score 985,115
- 5.4
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 4 nm
- 8.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 3 GHz
- 8.1
Camera
7.8
- Sensor Size 1/1.56″
- 7.0
- Aperture f/1.9
- 7.5
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features Color Spectrum Sensor, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
- 0.0
Connectivity
7.1
- Connectivity Features Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
- 2.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E
- 8.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
7.5
- Battery Capacity 4,500 mAh
- 7.4
- Fast Charge Power 67 W
- 8.0
- Wireless charging power 50 W
- 9.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging
- 5.7
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- Design & display
- 8.18
- Performance & hardware
- 7.54
- Camera
- 7.77
- Connectivity
- 7.08
- Battery & charging
- 7.47
- NeoScore rank
- #492 / 6246
Xiaomi
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- Processor Process Size
- 4 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 730
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 3 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 985,115
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X2 core at 3.00 GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores at 2.50 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.80 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v9
Design
- Body Colors
- Grey, Blue, Purple, Green
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- Body Width
- 69.9 mm
- Body Height
- 152.7 mm
- Weight
- 180 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.2 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.28″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 419 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass, Dolby Vision, HDR10+
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Software
- Operating System
- Android 12
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 12
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 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 B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6E
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- Connectivity Features
- Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- SAR American Head
- 1.09 W/kg
- SAR American Body
- 0.91 W/kg
- SAR (EU) head
- 0.6 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1 W/kg
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound
Technical
- Model numbers
- 2201123G, 2201123C
Product codes
- EAN
- 6934177768675
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Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP wide camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Video Recording
- 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 1080p at 960 fps, 720p at 1920 fps, HDR, HDR10+, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 1,920 fps
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.56″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 1080p at 960 fps, 720p at 1920 fps, HDR, HDR10+, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 1,920 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual-Tone LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Color Spectrum Sensor, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
13 MP ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
5 MP telephoto macro camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
32 MP front camera
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 120 fps, HDR
- Aperture
- f/2.5
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
Sensor
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 120 fps, HDR
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.5
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
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02Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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