Xiaomi 12S
$621Starting price · USFlagship2022
7.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.28"
Display
50MP
Camera
4,500
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
67W
Charging
179g
Weight
Why This Phone
FlagshipThe Xiaomi 12S offers a premium compact experience with strong performance and photography capabilities. It balances high-end hardware with a manageable size, though it lacks the advanced zoom features found in the Ultra model.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera8.0
Performance8.5
Battery7.0
Display8.0
Build8.0
Value7.5
Strengths
Compact flagship form factor
Leica-tuned camera system
High-end display quality
Fast charging capabilities
Weaknesses
No telephoto lens
Thermal throttling under load
Limited global availability
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