Key Highlights
- Xiaomi 12S series has been launched in China
- These are the first phones to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset
- The smartphones come with Leica optics
The Xiaomi 12S series has now been officially unveiled in China. These are the latest flagship offerings by the company. The lineup includes three models, i.e., the Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. All three smartphones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and come with Leica optics. Check out the specifications and prices of the newly launched devices:
Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, Xiaomi 12S Ultra Specifications
The Xiaomi 12S features a 6.2-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12S Pro comes with a larger 6.73-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra features a 6.73-inch AMOLED micro-curved display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The AMOLED panel on the Xiaomi 12S series supports 1500 nits of peak brightness and comes with Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Ultra are powered by the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12S Pro comes in two variants: one with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and the second with the Dimensity 9000+ chipset. The Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro have up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage and 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
Further, the Xiaomi 12S boasts a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is housed by a 4,600mAh battery with 120W and 50W wireless fast charging support. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra packs a large 4,860mAh battery with 67W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
Moving to optics, the Xiaomi 12S has a triple camera setup. It carries a 50MP Sony IMX707 sensor, a 13MP ultrawide snapper, and a 5MP tele-macro camera. The device packs a 32MP selfie camera on the front.
The Xiaomi 12S Pro packs a triple camera setup. It includes a 50MP Sony IMX707 camera. The other two cameras are a 50MP ultra-wide shooter and a 50MP telephoto shooter.
Coming to the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, it has a triple camera array on the back. The custom 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor is used for the first time in a phone. The device has a 50MP ultra sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 48MP zoom lens. For selfies, the phone has a 32MP camera on the front.
Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, Xiaomi 12S Ultra Price
The Xiaomi 12S comes at a starting price of CNY 3,999 (around Rs. 47,194) while the Xiaomi 12S Pro has a starting price of CNY 4,699 (around Rs. 55,408). On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra price begins at CNY 5,999 (around Rs. 70,700).
The Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Pro will go on sale in China from July 6. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra will be available in the country starting July 8.
