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Xiaomi 12

Released Mar 15, 2022$749 launch pricePhone

Xiaomi's compact 2022 flagship: 6.28 inches, curved glass, 67W wired and 50W wireless around a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that ran exactly as hot as everyone remembers.

Pros

  • Rare compact Android flagship
  • 50W wireless charging
  • OIS IMX766 main camera
  • Premium curved build

Cons

  • 8 Gen 1 thermals
  • No telephoto
  • No IP rating
50.9Inno Score

Average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance43.2
Display47.7
Camera47
Battery62.5
Features65.3

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Xiaomi 12

Display

Screen size
6.28 ″
Panel type
AMOLED
Resolution
2400x1080
Pixel density
419 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,100 nits

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10
1,150,000Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (single)
1,720Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
4,300Top 45%
RAM (max)
8 GB
Storage options
128GB / 256GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.9
Ultra-wide
13 MP
Max video
8K@24fps
Front camera
32 MP
OIS
Yes

Battery

Capacity
4,500 mAh
Wired charging
67 W
Wireless charging
50 W

Design

Weight
180 g
Thickness
8.2 mm
Frame material
Aluminum

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.2
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge
3 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
No

Quick answers

Is the Xiaomi 12 good in 2026?

The Xiaomi 12 earns an Inno Score of 50.9/100 (“Average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Xiaomi's compact 2022 flagship: 6.28 inches, curved glass, 67W wired and 50W wireless around a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that ran exactly as hot as everyone remembers.

What is the Xiaomi 12 AnTuTu score?

The Xiaomi 12 scores 1,150,000 points in AnTuTu 10. That puts it in the top 37% of the chips and devices we have measured in this category. In Geekbench 6 it reaches 1,720 single-core and 4,300 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the Xiaomi 12?

Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 · Screen size: 6.28 ″ · Capacity: 4,500 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Xiaomi 12?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Google Pixel 7 Pro, OnePlus 10T, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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