Xiaomi 12

Released March 2022

Premium ($600-$800)
Xiaomi 12

Summary

Pros

  • Great overall, pocketable, video- and image-capturing device
  • Wide stereo image rendering for both recording and playback applications
  • Pleasant sound signature in recording
  • Smooth touch interactions when browsing the web
  • Smooth light transitions outdoors
  • Strong wired and wireless charging experience

Cons

  • Images can sometimes have high amounts of noise
  • Limited zoom capabilities due to lack of tele camera module
  • Quite dark sound signature in playback
  • Ads in the main music app
  • Low brightness level in HDR10 video watching
  • Lack of brightness in most tested conditions, especially under sunlight
  • Difficulties in handling frame drops when watching videos
  • Weak autonomy overall
  • Poor efficiency because of high discharge currents

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
113
camera
2022
126th

in Global Ranking

28th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
113
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
118
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
55
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
69
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
72
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
121
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Xiaomi 12 camera
119
display
2022
131st

in Global Ranking

29th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Display Score i
119
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Sub-scores

Readability i
121
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
136
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
108
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 165
Top score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Touch i
112
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Xiaomi 12 display
122
audio
2022
101st

in Global Ranking

26th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Audio Score i
122
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
120
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
129
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Xiaomi 12 audio
100
battery
151st

in Global Ranking

29th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Battery Score i
100
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 160
Top score
Oppo Find X7 Ultra

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
85
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 195
Top score
Honor X7b
Charging i
141
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
82
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
1 days 21h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h27
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
0h47
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
4h47 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Xiaomi 12 battery

Specifications

152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

No water protection
No IP rating

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, spec.Tele Macro

Main camera
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Previous models

Xiaomi 11T