[ XIAOMI ]
Smartphones
Xiaomi 12S
Overall Score
63/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
545213
Graphics (GPU)
242413
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Xiaomi 12S is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 63/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
40/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Average
63/100
Performance
Rating: Average
62/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (33% in 10 min) |
| Full charging time | 0:50 hr |
| Max charge power | 67 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes, (wireless) |
| Wireless charging | Yes (50 W) |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 545213 |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 7509 |
| Data manipulation | 9691 |
| GPU | 242413 |
| Graphics score | 873 |
| Graphics test | 6 FPS |
| Memory | 215434 |
| Multi-core score | 4676 |
| Photo editing | 32177 |
| Single-core score | 1800 |
| Stability | 84% |
| Total score | 1381634 |
| UX | 378572 |
| Video editing | 7464 |
| Web score | 11707 |
| Writing score | 15736 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM B2 / B3 / B5 / B8 |
| 3G network | WCDMA B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B6 / B8 / B19 |
| 4G network | LTE B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B18 / B19 / B26 / B34 / B38 / B39 / B40 / B41 / B42 |
| 5G support | Yes |
| Bluetooth features | LE |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| LTE Cat* | 20 |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi MiMO- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | White, Green, Purple |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display |
| Frame material | Metal |
| Height | 152.7 mm (6.01 inches) |
| Rear material | Glass |
| Thickness | 8.16 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 182 g (6.42 oz) |
| Width | 69.9 mm (2.75 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3- Always-On Display- DC Dimming |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | 1100 nits |
| PPI | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89.3% |
| Size | 6.28 inches |
| Touch sampling rate | 480 Hz |
| Type | AMOLED |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 4K video recording | Up to 60FPS |
| 8K video recording | Up to 24FPS |
| Angle of widest lens | 123° |
| Aperture | f/1.9 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Focal length | 24 mm |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Ultrawide: 13 MP3) Macro: 5 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 1.22 micron |
| Sensor | Sony IMX707 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.28" (≈ 0.78 inch) |
| Slow motion | 1920 FPS (720p) |
| Stabilization | Optical |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Memory card | No |
| Memory clock | 3200 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 |
| RAM size | 8 GB |
| Storage size | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | July 2022 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 67 W |
| Category | Flagship |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $600 |
| Release date | July 2022 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Gyroscope- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510- 3 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A710- 1 core at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-X2 |
| CPU cores | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 |
| FLOPS | ~1843.2 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 900 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 1024 |
| Graphics | Adreno 730 |
| L3 cache | 6 MB |
| Lithography process | 4 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 3190 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon |
Recent User Tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Benchmark |
| 📘 2025-01-22(Surtalogi) | GeekBench GPU |
| 📘 2026-04-29(BONLI) | AnTuTu |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS updates | 3 years |
| Operating system | Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) |
| ROM | HyperOS 3 |
| Security updates | 4 years |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | No |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
Direct Competitors & Alternatives
OPPO
Oppo Find X9 Ultra
96/100
Compare →
HONOR
Honor Magic 8 Pro
94/100
Compare →
OPPO
Oppo Find X9 Pro
94/100
Compare →
ONEPLUS
OnePlus 15
93/100
Compare →
Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).