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Xiaomi 12S 8 GB / 128 GB / China

Name: Xiaomi 12S 8 GB / 128 GB / China
Brand: Xiaomi
SKU: neoteo-device-46584

7.8 NeoScore #397 of 6247

8 GB / 128 GB / China · Launched July 2022

Overview

NeoScore

7.8

#397 of 6247

Design & display: 8.7
Performance & hardware: 7.1
Camera: 8.0
Connectivity: 7.3
Battery & charging: 8.1

Strengths

The display’s 419 ppi pixel density is among the highest of its time.
At 182 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
The main camera pairs a 1/1.28-inch sensor, among the largest of its time, with optical image stabilization.

Weak points

The 4,500 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones of its time.
The main camera’s f/1.9 aperture is less bright than that of most phones of its time.

Display: 6.28″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
Design: 182 g69.9 mm152.7 mm8.2 mm
Performance: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu: 1,412,647Better than 39% 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

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Editorial report

Xiaomi 12S 8 GB / 128 GB / China technical sheet

The Xiaomi 12S suits anyone looking for a compact phone with a standout display and camera; its main trade-off is a battery with less capacity than most phones of its time. This China version has no Google Services, another point to weigh when choosing it.

Its 6.28-inch AMOLED display packs 419 ppi, a pixel density among the highest of its time. The 89.2% screen-to-body ratio is better than most, while its 182 g weight and 8.2 mm thickness are both better than most phones launched around the same time. Taken together, its screen and design are among the best of its time.

This version pairs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Xiaomi 12S is also sold in configurations ranging from 8 GB / 128 GB to 12 GB / 512 GB, and its performance is better than most phones of its time. The main camera has a 1/1.28-inch sensor, among the largest of its time, and optical image stabilization; it also records 8K video. Its f/1.9 aperture is less bright than most. The 4,500 mAh battery has less capacity than most, but 67 W wired charging is faster than most and 50 W wireless charging is among the best. Its overall NeoScore is 7.8. It is a particularly compelling choice for buyers prioritizing the display, camera 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.

7.8 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / China

Design & display

8.7

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, 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: 9.5
Weight 182 g: 7.8
Usable Surface 89.2 %: 9.2
Body Thickness 8.2 mm: 7.6

Performance & hardware

7.1

AnTuTu Score 1,412,647: 5.3
RAM Capacity 12 GB: 7.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1: 7.5
Processor Process Size 4 nm: 8.5
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB: 5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 3.19 GHz: 8.6
RAM Type LPDDR5: 8.0

Camera

8.0

Sensor Size 1/1.28″: 8.6
Aperture f/1.9: 7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes: 10.0
Resolution 50 Mpx: 8.0
Camera Features Leica Lens, Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, Panorama, Flicker Sensor, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse: 10.0

Connectivity

7.3

Connectivity Features Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, MirrorLink: 3.0
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: 10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E: 8.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2: 7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC: 10.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM: 7.5

Battery & charging

8.1

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, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator: 10.0

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Design & display: 8.66
Performance & hardware: 7.08
Camera: 7.96
Connectivity: 7.25
Battery & charging: 8.14

NeoScore rank: #397 / 6247

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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: 3.19 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 512 GB
AnTuTu Score: 1,412,647
CPU Description: Octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-X2, 3× Cortex-A710, and 4× Cortex-A510.
Processor Type: Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 12 GB
RAM Type: LPDDR5
Expandable Storage: No
AnTuTu version: v11

Design

Body Colors: Grey, White, Purple, Green, Black
Body Thickness: 8.2 mm
Body Width: 69.9 mm
Body Height: 152.7 mm
Weight: 182 g
Usable Surface: 89.2 %
Body Materials: Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather
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, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Wireless charging power: 50 W
Reverse wireless charging power: 10 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
Touch Sampling Rate: 480 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000 :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
Integrated Projector: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features: Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Operating System: Android 12
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 12
OS Update Support: 3 years
Direct OS Updates: No
Google Services: No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
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
Cellular Technologies: 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 Features: Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Navigation Systems: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features: Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, MirrorLink
USB Version: USB 2.0
Max. download speed: 10,000 Mbps
Max. upload speed: 3,000 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count: 2
Audio Features: Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive

Technical

Model numbers: 2206123SC

12S

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Model: Sony IMX707
Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Size: 1/1.28″
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning: 4 :1

Sensor

Sensor Model: Sony IMX707
Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Size: 1/1.28″
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning: 4 :1

Video

Video Recording: 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 1920 fps, 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: Leica Lens, Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, Panorama, Flicker Sensor, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse