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
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Snapdragon 778G
Memory
6/128, 8/128, 8/256External 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 mAhMain camera
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video modes
4K@30fps1080p@30/60/120fps
Selfie camera
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fps720p@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
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Snapdragon 870
Memory
8/128, 8/256, 12/256External 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 mAhMain camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro)
Video modes
8K@24fps4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
Selfie camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fps720p@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
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory
8/128, 8/256, 12/256External 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 mAhMain camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro)
Video modes
8K@24fps4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps
Selfie camera
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fps720p@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
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory
8/128, 8/256, 12/256External 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 mAhMain camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm50 MP, f/1.9, 48mm (telephoto)
50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Video modes
8K@24fps4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
720p@3840fps
Selfie camera
32 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 0.7µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fps720p@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)
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Dimensity 9000+
Memory
8/128, 12/256External 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 mAhMain camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro)
Video modes
4K@30/60fps1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fps720p@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
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory
8/128, 8/256, 12/256, 12/512External 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 mAhMain camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro)
Video modes
8K@24fps4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@1920fps
Selfie camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fps720p@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
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory
8/128, 8/256, 12/256, 12/512External 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 mAhMain camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto)
50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
Video modes
8K@24fps4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps
Selfie camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fps720p@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
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory
8/256, 12/256, 12/512External 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 mAhMain camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0", 1.6µm48 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@24fps4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps
720p@1920fps
Selfie camera
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fps720p@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
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Dimensity 8100-Ultra
Memory
8/128, 8/256External 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 mAhMain camera
108 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video modes
4K@30fps1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.47", 0.8µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fpsComes 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
Platform
OS: Android 12CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Memory
8/128, 8/256, 12/256External 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 mAhMain camera
200 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.22", 0.64µm8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video modes
8K@24fps4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.47", 0.8µmVideo modes
1080p@30/60fpsComes 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.