Xiaomi 12 lineup: specs, reviews and prices

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2021-12-28T00:00:00.000+02:00

The Xiaomi 12 lineup is set to be the latest and greatest offering from the popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer. With a reputation for delivering high-quality devices at an affordable price point, expectations are high for the latest range. In this article, we'll be taking a look at the specs, reviews and prices for the Xiaomi 12 lineup, so you can get a better understanding of what to expect from these cutting-edge devices. Whether you're looking for a powerful new smartphone to keep you connected on the go, or you're just curious about the latest tech trends, this article has everything you need to know about the Xiaomi 12 lineup.

Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi 12 Lite

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Snapdragon 778G

Memory

6/128, 8/128, 8/256
External card: no

Size

6.55", 173 g (6.10 oz)
159.3 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm
6.27 x 2.90 x 0.29 in

Battery

4300 mAh

Main camera

108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Video modes

4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps

Selfie camera

32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

The most basic model is Mi 12 Lite, which is based on Snapdragon 778G platform and offers 108 MP, f/1.9 main camera. It`s good enough to support 5G networks and can shoot video at 4K resolution, but only 30 fps. but already offers 4K video with just a limitation to 30fps only. Also it uses simplier Snapdragon 778G chip compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in flagship models. Ultrawide and macro cameras also cheapest ones, so do not expect from them too much of a quality.

Xiaomi 12X

Xiaomi 12X

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Snapdragon 870

Memory

8/128, 8/256, 12/256
External card: no

Size

6.28", 176 g (6.21 oz)
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm
6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in

Battery

4500 mAh

Main camera

50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro)

Video modes

8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps

Selfie camera

32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

Xiaomi 12X is a simplified Xiaomi 12 model in terms of CPU, as it uses Snapdragon 870, while the non-X model uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. In terms of other specs, they are identical.

Xiaomi 12

Xiaomi 12

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Memory

8/128, 8/256, 12/256
External card: no

Size

6.28", 180 g (6.31 oz)
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm
6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in

Battery

4500 mAh

Main camera

50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro)

Video modes

8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps

Selfie camera

32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

Xiaomi 12 uses the same top Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip as the pro model, a Lite model, but offers better cameras, which can record 8K video at 24fps and 4K up to 60fps. Also it is smaller, 6.26" compared to 6.55" in Lite model, so it is closer to Apple non-pro models in terms of positioning.

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Memory

8/128, 8/256, 12/256
External card: no

Size

6.73", 205 g (7.20 oz)
163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm
6.44 x 2.94 x 0.32 in

Battery

4600 mAh

Main camera

50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm
50 MP, f/1.9, 48mm (telephoto)
50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)

Video modes

8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@3840fps

Selfie camera

32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 0.7µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

This is a true flagship model, which leverages the most powerful Qualcom Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU and triple 50MP-each camera set. Similar cameras used in Xiomi Mi 11 Ultra, which scored 141 point according to DxOMark, higher than this model, which got only 129 points.

Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

Xiaomi 12 Pro (Dimensity)

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Dimensity 9000+

Memory

8/128, 12/256
External card: no

Size

6.73", 201 g (7.09 oz)
163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm
6.44 x 2.94 x 0.32 in

Battery

5160 mAh

Main camera

50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm
13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro)

Video modes

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

Selfie camera

32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

Xiaomi made two versions of the flglaship model (this one uses Dimensity 9000+) to sell it in different markets, primarily targeting India/Asia. In terms of camera specifications this model is similar to Xiaomi 12 model (non-Pro).

Xiaomi 12S

Xiaomi 12S

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Memory

8/128, 8/256, 12/256, 12/512
External card: no

Size

6.28", 182 g (6.31 oz)
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm
6 x 2.75 x 0.32 in

Battery

4500 mAh

Main camera

50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm
13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro)

Video modes

8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@1920fps

Selfie camera

32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

Comes in LTE (Samsung Galaxy s20) and (Samsung Galaxy s20) versions Comes in two versions with or without support, model has band as a suffix stating about this band support The base model, the smallest in size if a 6.2-inch phone can be called small. There is only one option to choose from - 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh.

Xiaomi 12S Pro

Xiaomi 12S Pro

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Memory

8/128, 8/256, 12/256, 12/512
External card: no

Size

6.73", 204 g (7.16 oz)
163.6 x 74.6 x 8.2 mm
6.44 x 2.94 x 0.32 in

Battery

4600 mAh

Main camera

50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm
50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto)
50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)

Video modes

8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps

Selfie camera

32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

Comes in LTE (Samsung Galaxy s20) and (Samsung Galaxy s20) versions Comes in two versions with or without support, model has band as a suffix stating about this band support The base model, the smallest in size if a 6.2-inch phone can be called small. There is only one option to choose from - 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Memory

8/256, 12/256, 12/512
External card: no

Size

6.73", 225 g (7.94 oz)
163.2 x 75 x 9.1 mm
6.43 x 2.95 x 0.36 in

Battery

4600 mAh

Main camera

50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0", 1.6µm
48 MP, f/4.1, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm
48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 128˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm

Video modes

8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps

Selfie camera

32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

Comes in LTE (Samsung Galaxy s20) and (Samsung Galaxy s20) versions Comes in two versions with or without support, model has band as a suffix stating about this band support The base model, the smallest in size if a 6.2-inch phone can be called small. There is only one option to choose from - 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh.

Xiaomi 12T

Xiaomi 12T

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Dimensity 8100-Ultra

Memory

8/128, 8/256
External card: no

Size

6.67", 202 g (7.13 oz)
163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
6.42 x 2.99 x 0.34 in

Battery

5000 mAh

Main camera

108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Video modes

4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

Selfie camera

20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.47", 0.8µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps

Comes in LTE (Samsung Galaxy s20) and (Samsung Galaxy s20) versions Comes in two versions with or without support, model has band as a suffix stating about this band support The base model, the smallest in size if a 6.2-inch phone can be called small. There is only one option to choose from - 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh.

Xiaomi 12T Pro

Xiaomi 12T Pro

Platform

OS: Android 12
CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Memory

8/128, 8/256, 12/256
External card: no

Size

6.67", 205 g (7.23 oz)
163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
6.42 x 2.99 x 0.34 in

Battery

5000 mAh

Main camera

200 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.22", 0.64µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)

Video modes

8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

Selfie camera

20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.47", 0.8µm

Video modes

1080p@30/60fps

Comes in LTE (Samsung Galaxy s20) and (Samsung Galaxy s20) versions Comes in two versions with or without support, model has band as a suffix stating about this band support The base model, the smallest in size if a 6.2-inch phone can be called small. There is only one option to choose from - 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh.