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Updated: Mar 2026
Xiaomi 12
$699
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Xiaomi 12?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive The Xiaomi 12 comes with a Li-Po 4500 mAh non-removable battery, which offers a decent battery capacity. The device supports 67W wired charging, allowing you to quickly charge your phone. According to tests, the Xiaomi 12 has an endurance rating of 82 hours, indicating good battery performance. With this battery capacity and fast charging technology, you can expect the device to be ready for use in a short amount of time. Additionally, the phone supports 50W wireless charging, providing you with the convenience of wireless charging options. The battery optimization features on the Xiaomi 12 help in maximizing power efficiency and prolonging battery endurance. Whether you need your phone for extended screen-on time or standby time, the Xiaomi 12's battery is designed to meet your needs. With its fast charging capabilities and efficient battery management, the Xiaomi 12 ensures that you can enjoy your device for longer periods without worrying about battery drain. battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $699
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
- Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
- Launch Announced: 2021, December 28 Status: Available. Released 2021, December 31
- Body Dimensions: 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm (6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in) Weight: 179 g or 180 g (6.31 oz) Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
- Display Type: AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak) Size: 6.28 inches, 95.2 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~419 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Platform OS: Android 12, MIUI 13 Chipset: Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) GPU: Adreno 730
- Memory Card slot - No Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
- : UFS 3.1
- Main Camera
Triple: 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF Features: Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama Video: 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
- Selfie camera Single: 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm Features: HDR, panorama Video: 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : No
- : 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Snapdragon Sound
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) NFC: Yes (market/region dependent) Infrared port: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- Features Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
- : Virtual Proximity Sensing
- Battery
Type: Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging: 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 39 min
50W wireless, 100% in 53 min
10W reverse wireless
- Misc Colors: Gray, Blue, Purple, Green Models: 2201123G, 2201123C SAR: 1.09 W/kg (head) - - 0.91 W/kg (body) - - SAR EU: 0.60 W/kg (head) - - 1.00 W/kg (body) - - Price: € 259.99 / $ 226.99 / £ 499.00
- Our Tests
Performance: AnTuTu: 985115 (v9)
GeekBench: 3652 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) -
Display: 896 nits max brightness (measured) Camera: Photo / Video Loudspeaker: -25.3 LUFS (Very good) Battery (old): Endurance rating 82hTop Alternatives
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