New Delhi: Xiaomi 12S series has debuted in China. The lineup comprises a Standard, Pro, and Ultra variant. The latest offering in the Xiaomi 12S series joins the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro that debuted in December 2021. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is the more premium offering among the standard and Pro variants.
Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro pricing and availability
The Xiaomi 12S starts at Yuan 3,999 ($597) for the base 8GB + 128GB variant whereas 8GB + 256GB option costs Yuan 4,299 ($642). The 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB configurations are priced at Yuan 4,699 (702) and Yuan 5,199 ($776) respectively. The aforementioned RAM and storage configurations of the Xiaomi 12S Pro are priced at Yuan 4,699 ($702), Yuan 4,999 ($746), Yuan 5,399 ($806), and Yuan 5,899 ($881).
Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro specifications and features
The Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro are slightly different from each other apart from similar hardware. Beginning with the display, the regular variant features a 6.28-inch screen whereas the Pro model features a larger 6.73-inch screen. Both phones offer an AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
On the photography front, the Xiaomi 12S series is equipped with Leica-branded rear cameras. The setup on the 12S includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 5-megapixel telemacro unit. On the other hand, the Pro model has a 50MP Sony IMX707 main snapper with OIS support, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP telephoto snapper with 2x optical zoom. Both devices are fitted with a 32MP front-facing snapper.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 12S duo are equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Both devices pack up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. The regular variant is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W wired charging whereas the Pro model draws its power from a 4,600mAh cell with support for 120W wired. Both smartphones also come with 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging.
The Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro come with other common features including an under-display fingerprint scanner, Gorilla Glass Victus protection on front and rear, Android 12 OS with MIUI 13 on top, dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-frequency GPS, IR blaster, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.
