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Xiaomi 12 Review – The Xiaomi 12 is a great phone that launched alongside its sibling Xiaomi 12 Pro and 12X. The trio brings immersive features that allow users to cross the limits of the previous-gen smartphone. As we all know the Pro variant arrives with exceptional features, whereas the Xiaomi 12 and 12x have some compromises here and there. But the overall value is great as you are getting flagship package features.

We have already covered the Xiaomi 12 Pro review, in which you will get some outstanding features that only this phone offers. For today’s review, we will find out does it is worth purchasing the Xiaomi 12, or you can get a better alternative. Read the following review to make the final call. With that said, let’s head toward the detailed review of the Xiaomi 12 smartphone.

Xiaomi 12 Review

Highlights

  1. The phone offers elegant colors 6.28 inches display which grants robust experience with the OLED panel.
  2. As for the processing section, you are getting the 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset that brings robust performance.
  3. On the other hand, the software layering brings an Android 12 with MIUI 13 UI interface.
  4. Alongside this, the phone provides a triple camera setup including a 50MP primary lens with a 32MP selfie camera.
  5. The battery section introduces Li-Po 4500 mAh capacity with 67W fast charging support and 50W fast wireless charging.

Design and Display

First and foremost, there aren’t any specific changes in the Xioami 12 or 12 Pro or even Xiaomi 12X. The overall feel is similar, while the covered panel look gives a fabulous first impression. In terms of the back panel, the sleek panel layout brings immersive texture, while the matte finish is worth noting. It’s not like the average joe design you will see in the mid-range phone.

Apart from this, the phone is feasible in four different and unique color variants, including Black, Green, Blue, and Pink. Each of them looks pretty cool, and you can purchase anyone according to your preference and taste. But if you are strictly looking for professional looks, you can go with the Black shade option, while other shade options fall on the fancy side. Following this, the holding experience of this phone is great.

Besides this, you are getting the under-display fingerprint scanner with face ID unlock features on the 6.28-inches AMOLED panel that grants elegant colors and crispy contrast. Moreover, the overall brightness rating makes everything visible outdoor, and the smooth 120Hz refresh rate display grants a seamlessly great experience. All of that is coated by the Gorilla Glass Victus although, the phone didn’t have IP rating certification.

Memory and Internal

The Xiaomi 12 provides exceptional processing power that takes things to a whole new level. The latest 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset is a far more advanced version of the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Besides this, there’s a huge leap in the visual graphics as you will receive the Adreno 730 GPU under the hood. This GPU will make the gaming session more exciting, and you will be able to play games at the highest settings.

Apart from this, the normal usage with this phone is superb, and you won’t face any lags or jester during your usage. But what makes the software experience even great would be the smooth 120Hz refresh rate and impressive touch sampling rate. Like all of the latest Xiaomi smartphones, the Xiaomi 12 arrives with straight Android 12 OS with the MIUI 13 custom layering on top. Moreover, the MIUI 13 grant fascinating features from which you can customize the interface.

In terms of storage support, the phone goes from 128GB to 256GB, while on the other hand, you can acquire RAM support from 8GB RAM to 12GB. Although you won’t get any secondary storage unit, you can still utilize the cloud service provided by Google and Xiaomi to expand the storage limits. Fortunately, the phone offers a faster UFS 3.1 memory type that makes the overall processing buttery smooth.

Camera

The camera section of the Xiaomi 12 smartphone brings the 2021 best flagship 50MP sensor, Sony IMX 766 lens, as the primary shooter in the triple camera board. Following this, you will also attain two secondary cameras that include a 13MP ultra-wide and a 5MP telephoto lens of 50mm equivalent macro images. As for the selfie section, you will receive the 32MP lens that captures decent photos with AI software.

The image processing software present on the Xiaomi 12 grant impressive photos, the HDR effects are worth noting, and fine details give elegant results. The same quality also appears in the ultra-wide mode, where you will receive a 123-degree wide-angle view, while macro photos details are accurate. In terms of the portrait photos, the phone renders decent depth perception, and the blur effect is on the note.

However, the AI software sometimes makes the photos a bit oversaturated. The details engine might not that great as the Pixel 6, the overall photography experience is wonderful. Aside from this, the phone renders an 8K video recording with gyro-EIS and optical image stabilization. You can record HDR10+ enable 4K videos, while the slow-mo can even go up to 960fps in 1080p resolution videos. All of them make the videography superb.

Battery and Others

As for the battery department, the Xiaomi 12 arrives with a standard Li-Po 4500 mAh battery capacity that has the strength to stay active for more than 4+ hours in normal conditions. In contrast, the battery backup is around one and a half days in the ideal condition. For gaming, you can easily play games for a few hours. In terms of charging speed, the phone offers a 67W fast charger.

Alongside this, you will also get 50W fast wireless charging support and 10W reverse charging with Quick charging technology 4+ intact. On the other hand, the sound output is better than average, and NFC features work appropriately. As for the price factor, the Xiaomi 12 cost roughly $580 (Rs 42,999 in India) approx, which is quite ample according to the specs and features.

Xiaomi 12 Pros and Cons

Xiaomi 12 Pro

Xiaomi 12 Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Xiaomi 12 smartphone.

SpecificationsXiaomi 12
Network2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
AnnouncedDecember 2021
SIMDual SIM
Dimensions6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 inches
Weight179 / 180 grams
Size6.28 inches
DisplayOLED
1B colors
120Hz
Dolby Vision
HDR10+
1100 nits brightness
20:9 ratio
~419 PPI density
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels
OSAndroid 12, MIUI 13
Chipset4nm – Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen1 
CPUOcta-core
1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2
3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710
4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
GPUAdreno 730
Card slotNo
RAM8GB, 12GB
Internal128GB, 256GB
UFS 3.1
Camera50 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS
13 MP (123Ëšultrawide)
5 MP (telephoto macro), AF
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Max – 8K@24fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie32 MP (wide)
HDR, panorama
Max – 1080p@30/60fps
LoudspeakerYes (stereo speakers)
3.5mm jackNo
24-bit/192kHz audio
Tuned by Harman Kardon
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYes
Infrared portYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
SensorsUnder display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity
gyro, compass, color spectrum
BatteryLi-Po 4500 mAh
Fast charging 67W
Fast wireless charging 50W
Reverse wireless charging 10W
Power Delivery 3.0
Quick Charge 4+
ColorsBlack, Green, Blue, Pink
Expected Price$580 (Rs 42,999 in India) Approx.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

Conclusion

The Xiaomi 12 smartphone is undoubtedly the lite version of the 12 Pro, but there are a few things like the compact design that makes this phone an excellent option. As far as the processing, camera, battery, and display sections are concerned, you won’t need to worry about anything. Everything about this phone is great, and the Xiaomi 12 can considers a flagship killer phone too.

But if you are looking for the alternative option with clean UI support and to avoid the heating issues of the new Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset. The Motorola Edge S30 is the best and most magnificent choice, definitely check it out.

Aman Patel
Aman Patel is a technology enthusiast and has excellent knowledge of smartphones. He writes for Oispice frequently about smartphones and reviews. Aman is available on email at [email protected].

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