Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 12S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 12
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Xiaomi 12S
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi 12S
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.28 | 6.28 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1100 | 1100 |
| PPI | 419 | 419 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 89.2 | 89.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 13 | MIUI 13 |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 12S +6%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 12S +12%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S +10%| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,662 | 1,761 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,188 | 4,688 |
| AnTuTu | 1,294,871 | 1,420,808 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10 + ), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Leica lens, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm | 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, (ultrawide) | 13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 67 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 152.7 | 152.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 179 | 179 |
| Width (mm) | 69.9 | 69.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, December 28 | 2022, July 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, December 31 | Available. Released 2022, July 07 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 12S posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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