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Xiaomi 12

Released December 2021

A compact Android phone with a 6.28-inch screen, stabilised main camera and fast wired and wireless charging.

Model history · 3 models, 2020–2021

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2021Mi 11 Compare
2021Xiaomi 12

Screen: 6.28″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Weight: 180 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the compact body, fast charging and responsive performance, while criticising the missing zoom camera and MIUI’s quirks. Their battery and macro-camera impressions differ; TechRadar gets a full day even with demanding use and enjoys close-up photography, whereas Tech Advisor finds endurance middling and the macro lens fiddly.

From techadvisor.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.28″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 419 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Display type: AMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features: Up to 480 Hz touch sampling; over 68 billion colours; DCI-P3 gamut; JNCD approximately 0.61, Delta E approximately 0.59; 5,000,000:1 contrast; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 360° ambient light sensing and DisplayMate A+

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Memory: 8 GB – 12 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB
CPU: 4 nm process; one Cortex-X2-based core at 3.0 GHz, three Cortex-A710-based cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A510-based cores at 1.8 GHz
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno; model number not published on the maker sheet
AI engine: Seventh-generation Qualcomm AI Engine
Storage type: LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; 12 GB/256 GB configuration is for other markets, with UK configurations using 8 GB RAM
Cooling: LiquidCool Technology with vapour chamber, graphite sheets and boron nitride film

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 13 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 32 MP
Main camera: 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, ƒ/1.88, OIS; 1 µm pixels and 4-in-1 2 µm Super Pixels
Ultra wide camera: 13 MP, ƒ/2.4, 123° field of view
Front camera: 32 MP, ƒ/2.45
Video recording: 8K at 24 fps; 4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps
Front video: 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps
Camera features: 5 MP telemacro, ƒ/2.4, autofocus from 3–7 cm; ProFocus motion/eye tracking and motion capture, night modes, photo clones, timed burst, document mode, HDR and Google Lens; AI cinema, Ultra Night Video, Vlog, dual video and video log

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,500 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 67 W
Wireless charging: Up to 50 W
Battery life detail: 4,500 mAh typical; Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge
Wired charging: 67 W charger included
Charges other devices: 10 W reverse wireless charging

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 180 g
Thickness: 8.16 mm
Height × width: 152.7 × 69.9 mm
Colours: Grey, Blue and Purple
Biometrics: In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
Sensors: Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster and flicker sensor
Speakers: Stereo speakers; SOUND BY Harman Kardon and Dolby Atmos

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: MIUI 13 based on Android 12
In the box: Phone, adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card

Connectivity

Mobile network: 5G NSA/SA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78/79; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/39/40/41/42/48; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO
SIM: Dual SIM; availability varies by region
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 6E availability varies by region and may require an OTA update; availability depends on the local network
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
NFC: Supported; Google Pay availability varies by market
USB: USB-C
Positioning: GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GNSS, compass and network positioning

Storage options

Storage	Memory
128 GB	8 GB
256 GB	8 GB
256 GB	12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

120 Hz AMOLED screen
Optically stabilised main camera
50 W wireless charging

Cons

No optical telephoto camera
No memory card expansion

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
OnePlusNord 2 5G	6.43″	OLED, 90 Hz	MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	50 MP	–	4,500 mAh	189 g	Jul 2021
OnePlusNord CE 5G	6.43″	OLED, 90 Hz	Snapdragon 750G	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	64 MP	–	4,500 mAh	170 g	Jun 2021
OnePlusOnePlus 9	6.55″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 888	8 GB – 12 GB	128 GB – 256 GB	48 MP	–	4,500 mAh	192 g	Mar 2021

Previous model: Mi 11. Newer model: Xiaomi 13.

Sources

Photo: i01.appmifile.com

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