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12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched July 2022
Overview
NeoScore
8.2
#238 of 6247
- Design & display
- 8.1
- Performance & hardware
- 7.6
- Camera
- 9.2
- Connectivity
- 7.3
- Battery & charging
- 8.7
Strengths
- Its 1-inch sensor and 5x optical zoom are among the best of their time.
- The display's 522 ppi density and 1500 nits peak brightness are among the best of its time.
- Its 50 W wireless charging is among the fastest of its time.
Weak points
- At 225 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- Its f/1.9 aperture is slower than that of most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.73″AMOLED1,440 × 3,200 px120 Hz
- Design
- 225 g75 mm163.2 mm9.1 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
- AnTuTu
- 1,412,941Better than 39% of phones
- Battery
- 4,860 mAh67 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.948 Mpx · f/4.148 Mpx · f/2.20.3 Mpx
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 12
Editorial report
Xiaomi 12S Ultra 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra suits buyers who prioritize photography and a high-end display; the trade-offs are its 225 g weight and lack of Google Services. Its camera pairs a 1-inch sensor with a 5x optical-zoom telephoto camera, both among the best of its time. The f/1.9 aperture, however, is slower than that of most phones launched around the same time. It also records video at up to 8K at 24 fps.
The 6.73-inch AMOLED display has 522 ppi and a peak brightness of 1500 nits, both among the best of its time; its 89% screen-to-body ratio is better than most. The 120 Hz refresh rate is typical. For charging, 67 W wired charging is faster than what most phones of its time offer, while 50 W wireless charging is among the best. Battery capacity is 4860 mAh, a typical figure.
Its hardware performance is better than most phones launched around the same time, while its camera, battery, display, and connectivity are among the best. This version has 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage; the phone is also sold with 12 GB RAM and up to 512 GB storage. Overall, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is among the best of its time, especially suited to buyers seeking versatile photography and a standout display. Its NeoScore is 8.1.
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.
8.15
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
8.1
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 522 ppi
- 10.0
- Peak Display Brightness 1,500 nits
- 9.3
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Scratch Resistant
- 6.5
- Weight 225 g
- 3.7
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 89 %
- 9.1
- Body Thickness 9.1 mm
- 5.9
Performance & hardware
7.6
- AnTuTu Score 1,412,941
- 5.3
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 4 nm
- 8.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.2 GHz
- 8.7
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
9.2
- Sensor Size 1″
- 10.0
- Aperture f/1.9
- 7.5
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 5 x
- 9.0
- Camera Features Laser Autofocus, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Flicker Sensor, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Quadruple 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, Dolby Vision Recording, HDR10 Recording, Time-Lapse
- 10.0
Connectivity
7.3
- Connectivity Features Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA
- 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 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
8.7
- Battery Capacity 4,860 mAh
- 8.5
- Fast Charge Power 67 W
- 8.0
- Wireless charging power 50 W
- 9.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- 10.0
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- Design & display
- 8.09
- Performance & hardware
- 7.62
- Camera
- 9.23
- Connectivity
- 7.25
- Battery & charging
- 8.71
- NeoScore rank
- #238 / 6247
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
- 3.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,412,941
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,488
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,671
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X2 core, three Cortex-A710 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v11
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Green
- Body Thickness
- 9.1 mm
- Body Width
- 75 mm
- Body Height
- 163.2 mm
- Weight
- 225 g
- Usable Surface
- 89 %
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Glass, Leather
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,860 mAh
- Battery Type
- Si-O2
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, 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
- 1,500 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.73″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 3,200 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 522 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 8,000,000 :1
- Display Features
- Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Scratch Resistant
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System
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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 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, DLNA
- 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
- Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA
- 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, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, Snapdragon Sound
Technical
- Model numbers
- 2203121C
12S Ultra
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP main camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX989
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1″
- Pixel Size
- 1.6 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX989
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1″
- Pixel Size
- 1.6 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, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 3840 fps, Gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit HDR
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 3,840 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Laser Autofocus, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Flicker Sensor, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Quadruple 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, Dolby Vision Recording, HDR10 Recording, Time-Lapse
48 MP periscope telephoto camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 5 x
- Aperture
- f/4.1
48 MP ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
TOF 3D depth sensor
- Resolution
- 0.3 Mpx
Sensor
- Resolution
- 0.3 Mpx
32 MP front camera
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV32C
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- OmniVision OV32C
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- PureCel
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR, Panorama
Camera system
- DxOMark Score
- 136 points
Review
- DxOMark Score
- 136 points
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08Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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