Today, a new series of flagship Xiaomi smartphones debuted in China. Meet Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra! These are the first Xiaomi models with the Leica logo next to cameras...
In addition to the fact that the Xiaomi 12S series smartphones are the first models of this brand to bear the Leica logo on the cameras, they are also the first smartphones presented, equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. 12S Pro in the AnTuTu benchmark - 1106715 points. Of course, the processors are equipped with extensive cooling systems and work with LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 memories. All new models also have stereo speakers with the harman/kardon logo.
Xiaomi 12S
Xiaomi 12S received a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, as well as a 4500 mAh battery with a 67 W wired and 50 W induction charging system and a 10 W reverse charging system. Xiaomi 12S has a triple camera with Sony IMX-707 main matrix with 50 megapixel resolution and Optical Image Stabilization. The next modules are wide-angle 13 Mpx and tele/macro 5 Mpx. This model was valued as follows:
- 8+128 GB - 3999 yuan, 599 USD
- 8+256 GB - 4299 yuan, 643 USD
- 12+256 GB - 4699 yuan, 703 USD
- 12+512 GB - 5199 yuan, 777 USD
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
In Xiaomi 12S Pro we find the AMOLED E5 display with a diagonal of 6.73 inches, 2K resolution and 120 Hz refreshing, additionally with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ certification. In the case of this model, a 4600 mAh battery with 120 W wired charging is used. Of course, as in the basic version, there is also 50 W inductive charging and 10 W reverse charging. The Pro model still uses the Sony IMX-707 main camera with OIS, but the other two are also 50-megapixel. One takes wide-angle photos (115 degrees), and the other - 2x tele. The versions and prices are as follows:
- 8+128 GB - 4699 yuan, 699 USD
- 8+256 GB - 4999 yuan, 749 USD
- 12+256 GB - 5399 yuan, 808 USD
- 12+512 GB - 5899 yuan, 882 USD
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The top model of the series was Xiaomi 12S Ultra. This is a smartphone with two additional original Xiaomi systems. The Surge P1 processor is responsible for protecting the battery against overcharging and extending its life, while the Surge G1 optimizes power management to ensure that the phone works as long as possible. The battery itself has a capacity of 4,860 mAh, and - surprisingly - "only" 67-watt charging. As a consolation - we have again 50 W of inductive charging and 10 W of reverse charging. The screen, in turn, has a diagonal of 6.73 inches, AMOLED E4 technology, 1 + 120 Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution - as in the Pro model. The most important in this model, however, are the cameras... The main one is the IMX-989 model, developed in cooperation with Sony, with a matrix with a matrix size of 1 inch and a resolution of 50.3 Mpx, HyperOIS stabilization and f/1.9 aperture. The wide-angle module is a 48-megapixel camera with a field of view of 128 degrees, and the third camera - again has 48 megapixels, but this time a periscope telephoto lens with a lossless 5x zoom - of course with Optical Image Stabilization. The Ultra model differs from the other two in terms of styling, and in addition, it is also waterproof in the IP68 class. This model will be offered in the following variants:
- 8+256 GB - 5999 yuan, 899 USD
- 12+256 GB - 6499 yuan, 972 USD
- 12+512 GB - 6999 yuan, 1045 USD
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Xiaomi Band 7 Pro
Along with new smartphones, the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro band also debuted today. This model is completely different from the popular "Bands". It has a larger, rectangular display and is somewhat reminiscent of an Apple smartwatch. The screen has a size of 1.64 inches, AMOLED technology and a resolution of 280 x 456 pixels. The device is equipped with a GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou and QZSS locator, as well as an Always On Display and a pulse oximeter. Of course, the band offers all the usual fitness functions, has a waterproof casing (5 ATM), NFC and a battery with a capacity of 235 mAh sufficient for 6-12 days of work. The price is 399 yuan, or $ 59.
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Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition
It is also worth adding that Xiaomi also presented a new variant of the already known model Xiaomi 12 Pro. The device remained practically unchanged - except for one important element. The Snapdragon processor has been replaced with MediaTek Dimensity 9000. This model will be offered only in China, with 8+128 and 12+256 GB memories, for 3999 and 4499 yuan, respectively, or $ 599-673.
