Xiaomi has just released the Xiaomi 12S series in China consisting of three models – 12S, 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra with a beefed-up camera thanks to a partnership with Leica.
All the phones in the series are equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and triple rear cameras co-engineered with Leica. The Pro variant has a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ version with a larger battery and a different camera setup.
Moreover, the vanilla and Pro models are both equipped with Sony’s IMX707 sensor. While the 12S Ultra boasts the 1-inch IMX989 sensor with the capability to capture videos in 8K resolution alongside HyperOIS.
| Xiaomi 12S | Xiaomi 12S Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1/ MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 8/12GB | 8/12GB | 8/12GB |
| Storage | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Display | 6.28-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz | 6.73-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz | 6.73-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz |
| Battery | 4,500mAh 67W fast charging | 4,600mAh (Snapdragon version) 120W fast charging 5,160mAh (Dimensity version) 67W fast charging | 4,860mAh 67W fast charging |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main camera 13MP ultrawide 5MP telephoto lens | 50MP main camera 50MP ultrawide/ 13MP ultrawide (Dimesity version) 50MP macro lens/5MP macro lens( Dimensity version) | 50MP main camera 48MP ultrawide 48MP periscope lens |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 32MP | 32MP |
| Color/s | White, Green, Purple, and Black | White, Green, Purple, and Black | Classic Black and Verdant Green |
Pricing:
- Xiaomi 12S –
- 8 + 128GB – CNY 3,999
- 8 + 256GB – CNY 4,299
- 12 + 256GB – CNY 4,699
- 12 + 512GB – CNY 5,199
- Xiaomi 12S Pro (Snapdragon version) –
- 8 + 128GB – CNY 4,699
- 8 + 256GB – CNY 4,999
- 12 + 256GB – CNY 5,399
- 12 + 512GB – CNY 5,899
- Xiaomi 12S Pro ( Dimensity 9000+ version)
- 8 + 128GB – CNY 3,999
- 12 + 256GB – CNY 4,499
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra –
- 8 + 256GB – CNY 5,999
- 12 + 256GB – CNY 6,499
- 12 + 512GB – CNY 6,999
The Xiaomi 12S series is now available in China although no information was released regarding the series’ global release.