Xiaomi has begun rolling out the HyperOS 3 update to a new set of devices. This HyperOS 3 build is different. It’s based on Android 15, which recently began rolling out to the Redmi K60 and Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro series and is now expanding to more devices, including the Xiaomi 12 series, Xiaomi 12S series, and others.

The HyperOS 3 build, based on Android 15, is currently only available in China. Here are the latest Xiaomi devices that are getting this update, along with the firmware versions (as shared by Xiaomi Time):

• Xiaomi 12: OS3.0.2.0.VLCCNXM
• Xiaomi 12 Pro: OS3.0.2.0.VLBCNXM
• Xiaomi 12S: OS3.0.2.0.VLTCNXM
• Xiaomi 12S Pro: OS3.0.2.0.VLECNXM
• Xiaomi 12S Ultra: OS3.0.2.0.VLACNXM
• Xiaomi Civi 3: OS3.0.1.0.VMICNXM
• Xiaomi MIX Fold 2: OS3.0.1.0.VLRCNXM

The HyperOS 3 update is currently available as a Mi Plot release to these devices, which essentially means a beta release. To receive this update, you must sign up to become a beta tester (click here for all the steps). The update will soon roll out to non-beta users once Xiaomi ensures that the build has no critical bugs.

Xiaomi has not confirmed a global release for the Android 15-based HyperOS 3 upgrade. However, the presence of global models such as Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi Civi 3 on the above list gives a positive indication. The brand typically rolls out the update in China first, then expands it to the rest of the world within a few weeks.

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Xiaomi unveiled HyperOS in late October. For the unaware, it is the new branding adopted by the company for software across its products, akin to Huawei’s HarmonyOS.

The Xiaomi 14 and the Xiaomi 14 Pro are the first smartphones to ship with this new software. Ever since its announcement, the company has been rolling out HyperOS to eligible devices worldwide.

Recently, the firm started pushing the update to two of its first Leica-branded phones and one more handset.

Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro along with Xiaomi 12 are the latest devices to receive HyperOS stable update. The OTA software update for these smartphones is being rolled out in China.

The 12S and 12S Pro are China-exclusive products. Therefore, there aren’t other regional firmware builds for these phones. 

On the other hand, the vanilla 12 was released in several international markets. Hence, there are a handful of regional software builds for it. All those variants should get access to the HyperOS update in the coming days.

Apart from HyperOS features, the system update also bumps up the version of Android to 14. However, only Xiaomi 12S gets the latest February 2024 security patches, while the builds for Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12 arrive with January 2024 and December 2023 security patches, respectively.

The update comes with the following build numbers in China.

• Xiaomi 12S Pro – 1.0.3.0.ULECNXM (5.5GB)
• Xiaomi 12S – 1.0.3.0.ULTCNXM (5.4GB)
• Xiaomi 12 – 1.0.2.0.ULCCNXM (5.3GB)

The aforementioned firmware builds are being rolled out to users in a phased manner.

Also, heres an entire list of Xiaomi, Poco, and Redmi devices getting HyperOS update in India.

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Xiaomi’s home-grown operating system, HyperOS was launched to the market in late October at the company’s Xiaomi 14 series launch event. And after pushing out updates to its first batch of existing devices such as the Xiaomi 13 series and Redmi K60 series, the smartphone manufacturer has announced today the 2nd batch of existing Xiaomi devices that will be receiving the HyperOS developer version in China next month (December 2023).

The list of 11 devices that will be receiving the HyperOS CN ROM Developer Version next month in December 2023 is as follows:

• Xiaomi 12S Ultra
• Xiaomi 12S Pro
• Xiaomi 12S
• Xiaomi 12 Pro
• Xiaomi 12
• Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition
• Redmi K50 Ultra
• Redmi K50 Gaming Edition
• Redmi K50 Pro
• Redmi K50
• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4

Initially, the announcement post stirred discussion among the Xiaomi China community forum members on Friday, due to the list of devices excluding the Xiaomi 12S series of devices. 

However, Xiaomi spokesperson Zhang GuoQuan was quick to clarify on Chinese social media Weibo that there was a miscommunication on the announcement post and that the Xiaomi 12S series is of Xiaomi’s top priority in receiving the HyperOS upgrade due to the devices being the company’s first Leica-branded smartphones released to the market. 

The Xiaomi China community announcement post has since been updated to include the Xiaomi 12S devices, as per publishing this news on Sunday, November 26.

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Xiaomi, in collaboration with Leica, recently released its brand new next generation of premium camera phones, the Xiaomi 14 series, on its original shores of China. The Xiaomi and Leica partnership has been ongoing since July 2021, the launch Xiaomi 12S series, and since then, Xiaomi has released 10 smartphones (excluding foldables) with the Leica branding on them. And today, in this guide, we are planning to clear up some confusion on which Leica-branded Xiaomi smartphone has the best camera setup for its users to take photos and videos.

This guide will be ranked based on the versatility of the camera setup, then the lens sported on setup, according to the Leica rating branded on Xiaomi’s camera phones. And now without further ado, here’s the full list of the Leica-branded Xiaomi smartphones from least versatility to most versatility in photography.

Least Versatility

Let’s start with the least versatile Leica-branded Xiaomi camera setups, which are respectively found on the 4 flagships: Xiaomi 13T, Xiaomi 13T Pro, Xiaomi 12S, and Xiaomi 12S Pro. 

All camera systems of the 4 devices sport a camera setup that has a Leica VARIO-SUMMICRON rating, an aspherical lens, and a 15 mm to 50 mm lens range for ultra-wide (15 mm, 0.65x optical), standard (23 mm, 1x optical) and zoom (50 mm, 2.17x optical) shots, with an exception to 12S Pro which has an ultra-wide of 14 mm, 0.61x optical. 

The Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro have a shorter aperture range of f/1.9 to f/2.2, compared to the longer aperture range of f/1.9 to f/2.4 found on the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro. Although these 4 devices have the lowest-rated versatility among the 10 Leica-branded Xiaomi smartphones, these devices still sport the same Leica custom photographic styles in their camera interface, Leica’s master-lens system for bokeh photos, as well as the signature Leica Vibrant and Leica Authentic looks to provide the user the choice of either true-to-life photos with their smartphone or the more saturated and punchier look that can be obtained from the device.

Nonetheless, the Xiaomi 13T series and Xiaomi 12S series sport a great camera setup that makes the user want to experiment with their cameras more due to the Leica shooting experience, and for the majority of users, these 4 devices are more than enough for shooting great photos in the outdoors and in the indoors. Not to mention, the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 12S are currently the cheapest Leica-branded smartphones in the market as of November 2023. Thus, providing the premium Leica shooting experience for those on a lower budget.

Moderate Versatility

Next, we have the 4 smartphones ranked with a moderate versatility ranking in their camera setup, which are respectively the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. 

These devices feature a longer lens range, giving better versatility than the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 12S. The lens ranges of the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 14 series are respectively ultra-wide (14 mm, 0.61x optical), standard (23 mm, 1x optical), 2x zoom (50 mm, 2.17x optical), and 3x zoom (75 mm, 3.26x optical). The exception is the Xiaomi 13 which goes from 15 – 75 mm instead of the 14 mm – 75 mm found on the other 3 devices.

With a longer lens range, better versatility is provided in the camera setup as photos and videos have less noise at when shot at different focal lengths. In turn, you can take better photos when zooming into your subject, as less camera noise is in the shot. All 4 devices sport an aspherical lens and are able to shoot up to a max f/2.2 aperture for the photos. However, it should be noted that the Xiaomi 13 series uses Leica’s VARIO-SUMMICRON lenses which have a lower aperture range that starts at f/1.8, whereas the Xiaomi 14 series uses the Leica VARIO-SUMMILUX lenses which are known for its wider aperture and outstanding low-light shots in the dark. Thus, the Xiaomi 14 series, like the Xiaomi 14 Pro also has a longer variable aperture range from f/1.42 to f/2.2 for great shots, no matter in low-light or bright lighting conditions.

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 14 strike a balance between the lineup with its great camera hardware and accessibility towards the buyers. And users will be more satisfied towards these devices over the Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 12S if they want more camera versatility in their pockets.

Most Versatility

Last but not least, the the Leica-branded smartphones with the most versatile camera setup in Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone lineup, are none other than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Ultra. 

With the longest lens range out of all the 10 Leica-branded smartphones (13-120 mm and 12-120 mm), these devices are capable of taking photos in ultra-wide (12 mm at 0.52x optical on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra) (13 mm on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra), standard (23 mm, 1x optical), 2x zoom (50 mm, 2.17x optical), 3x zoom (75 mm, 3.26x optical), and 5x periscope zoom (120 mm, 5.22x optical).

With so much versatility between 0.5x ultra-wide to 5x optical zoom shots, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 13 Ultra provide unparalleled Leica shots whether near or far away from the subject. Both are the best camera smartphones that Xiaomi has to offer, and probably sport one of the best camera setups in the entire smartphone industry. The aperture range of the Ultra devices is also the biggest range in the Leica-branded lineup, with f/1.9 to f/4.0 on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and f/1.8 to f/3.0 on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

However, this guide only focuses on the camera rating that Leica has branded on the Xiaomi smartphones. A smartphone is not only for taking photos, but also used for daily tasks such as gaming, checking social media and browsing the Internet. And the newly released Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro sport the world’s fastest chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 onboard. To learn more about these devices, check out our hands-on of the Xiaomi 14 series here.

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The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is scheduled to launch next week. Ahead of that, last year’s Xiaomi 12S series is being sold at heavily discounted prices in China.

For the unaware, the Xiaomi 12S series phones are the brand’s first smartphones with Leica-powered cameras. They are also the company’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 handsets.

They are not even a year old, however, Jingdong, commonly known as JD, is selling the vanilla and pro models at the price of the Redmi K60 series.

JD has listed the Xiaomi 12S Pro in 12GB + 256GB memory configuration at only ¥3,554 (~$515). Originally, this variant of the phone was introduced at ¥5,399 (~$785).

Similarly, the 8GB + 256GB variant of Xiaomi 12S is on sale for ¥2,979 (~$435). This version was launched at ¥4,299 (~$625).

This limited deal on JD makes the Xiaomi 12S Pro as affordable as the  8GB + 256GB variant of the Redmi K60 Pro. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12S costs about the same as the 12GB + 256GB variant of the Redmi K60.

At these prices, the Xiaomi 12S series handsets are better than most smartphones in China, especially in the camera and performance departments. 

For the unaware, these devices were released exclusively in China in July 2022. Seems like retailers are emptying the old stock to make space for the newer models.

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You can now get up to $300 OFF on Xiaomi 12S Pro only on Giztop. The smartphone which generally retails for $899 is now available at a discounted price of $699 only. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only. 

Xiaomi 12S Pro 5G features a 6.73-inch AMOLED 2K display. Powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor the smartphone comes in multiple memory variants viz. 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage. 

The phone is fueled with a 4600mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging. It comes with a triple 50MP rear cameras and a 32MP sensor in the front. Other interesting features include Android 12-based MIUI 13, in-display optical fingerprint sensor, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, etc. 

Generally retailing for $899  you can now buy Xiaomi 12S Pro at a discounted price of $699 only on Giztop. Please note that this is a limited-time offer. So place your order before the deal expires. 

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Every day that passes, the Motorola S30 Pro becomes more attractive thanks to its quality price ratio. It is a very well balanced phone and it has very powerful hardware, which is why a lot of experts tend to consider it as their purchase. And that is also the reason why we decided to write several comparisons including this device. Today, we chose the Xiaomi 12S because, given that it is the vanilla variant of the 12S series, it has a very interesting price just like the Motorola. So, here you can find a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 12S and the Motorola S30 Pro which will highlight the differences between these two phones and let you understand which one fits your needs the most.

Xiaomi 12S vs Motorola S30 Pro

Design

When it comes to aesthetics, the Xiaomi 12S is very interesting because it is one of the most compact flagships, thanks to the presence of a smaller display. It is also built with premium materials: glass for the rear cover (protected by Gorilla Glass Victus) and aluminum for the frame, and there is also a special color option with a leather back. The Motorola S30 Pro is bigger and chunkier, but it is still very nice thanks to its curved screen at the edges, like several top-tier flagships. Further, it has a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and it is splash and dust resistant. It is even thinner and lighter than its rival. Which one has the best design? It mostly depends on your tastes: do you prefer a curved screen at the edges or a more compact body with a higher build quality?

Display

On paper, the Xiaomi 12S looks to have a better display in terms of image quality. It has a 6.28-inch panel able to show up to 68 billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, and the HDR10+ certification, as well as the Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The only advantage of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro is the higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but for the rest, it looks inferior. It has a P-OLED display with one billion colors, a Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification, and a diagonal of 6.55 inches. However, you should note that the 12S is not for everyone due to its small 6.28-inch display. Both devices are equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader, but the Xiaomi 12S is the only one with stereo speakers on board.

Specs & Software

The most powerful processor is mounted on the Xiaomi 12S. It is a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform, currently the best chipset by Qualcomm, built with a 4 nm production process. It has an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at a frequency of 2.75 GHz, four Cortex A510 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 730 GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. With the Motorola Moto S30 Pro, you actually get a Snapdragon 888 Plus mobile platform by Qualcomm built with a 5 nm production process. It is not as powerful as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, but it is not so far. It has an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X1 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.99 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.42 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 660 GPU. The highest-end memory configuration is the same and both the phones run Android 12 out of the box.

Camera

The camera setup of the Xiaomi 12S is slightly better than the one found on the Motorola Moto S30 Pro. The handset has a triple camera setup including a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide camera, a 5 MP telephoto macro lens, and a 32 MP selfie shooter. With the Motorola, you get a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, a 2 MP depth sensor, and a 32 MP selfie snapper.

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Battery

Despite the Xiaomi 12S being a smaller phone, it has a bigger battery than the Motorola S30 Pro. And, given that it has a smaller display and a more efficient chipset, it should last more on a single charge in several scenarios. The wired charging speeds of these two phones are similar, but the Xiaomi 12S is the only one to support wireless charging, with a power of 50W.

Price

The Xiaomi 12S carries a starting price tag of €570/$570 at the actual change, while you need just €330/$330 to purchase the base configuration of the Motorola Moto S30 Pro. If we exclude the dimensions and if you like having a compact phone, the Xiaomi 12S wins this comparison, but with a lower value for money.

Xiaomi 12S vs Motorola S30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 12S

PRO

• More compact
• Better chipset
• Wireless charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Price

Motorola S30 Pro

PRO

• 144 Hz refresh rate
• Splash and dust resistant
• Wider display
• Better connectivity

CONS

• Inferior chipset

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Xiaomi has been growing steadily over the past decade to establish its brand presence in the global market. Whether it be smartphones, tablets, earphones, dashcams, or even weighing scales, this Beijing-based consumer electronics company is now a household name for many regions across the world.

Recently, the Xiaomi Corporation published its quarterly report on the company’s financials and market share for Q2 2022, and surprisingly, the company shares that the brand is now the 2nd most popular smartphone brand in Europe, overtaking Apple.

In a published report on the brand’s official global newsroom, Xiaomi states that the company is growing its global footprint, and increasing its market share globally steadily for the past few years. As of Q2 2022, the company quotes that it now accounts for 21.7% of all smartphone shipments in Europe, ranking 2nd whilst overtaking Apple in 3rd and behind Samsung at 1st.

Across the world, Xiaomi is ranked within the Top 3 in 55 markets globally in smartphone shipments for Q2 2022, and within the Top 5 across 67 markets globally in smartphone shipments. The Xiaomi corporation states that it has recorded quarter-on-quarter growth in market share across the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa in Q2 2022.

In terms of revenue, Xiaomi has announced that its overseas revenue now accounts for 48.4% of total revenue earned by the company, meaning that almost half of the company’s total revenue is now reliant on its overseas operations outside of China, reducing its reliance in the domestic market in China. For Q2 2022, the company recorded 34 billion RMB (4.95 billion USD) in overseas revenue in a single quarter alone.

Global brand recognition wise, in August 2022, Xiaomi was named on the Fortune Global 500 list for the fourth consecutive year and ranked 266th, advancing 72 spots from 2021. And the Xiaomi Corporation expects its brand recognition on the global stage to continue to rise.

To quote the report, “In May 2022, Xiaomi announced its long-term strategic partnership in imaging technology with Leica, another milestone in Xiaomi’s premiumization development. In July 2022, Xiaomi announced its first model with Leica, Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It features Leica Summicron lenses and a Sony IMX989 one-inch image sensor, along with the Leica Authentic Look and the Leica Vibrant Look imaging profiles, delivering a highly texturized smartphone photography experience.”

Xiaomi is heavily ramping up R&D investment to establish itself as a premium brand in the market, and with both the professional Leica-branded Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 announced, the brand is more closer and confident than ever to claiming the crown in the smartphone industry.

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A few days ago, Asus launched the most compact premium flagship of 2022: the Asus Zenfone 9. There is no more compact phone than this if we only consider devices with flagship-class hardware in the Android world. However, there are a few other compact flagships out there, even though they come with bigger dimensions. One of these is the Xiaomi 12S, and it is the latest one released if we exclude the new Asus product. We already compared the Zenfone to the Samsung Galaxy S22 which is currently the compact flagship from the leader of the smartphone market. Now, it is time for a comparison between the main specifications of the Asus Zenfone 9 and the Xiaomi 12S. Which one offers the highest value for money? We hope to answer this question through this comparison.

Asus Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 12S

Design

As already mentioned in the intro, the Asus Zenfone 9 is a more compact phone than the Xiaomi 12S. However, the Xiaomi is built with more premium materials, including glass for the rear side and aluminum for the frame. The Zenfone has an aluminum frame too, but its rear side is made of plastic. Further, the 12S is thinner and lighter than its rival, even though it sports a bigger battery. On the other hand, it is the only device in this duo to feature the IP68 certification making it dustproof and waterproof. Personally, I prefer the Xiaomi due to its premium materials and because it has a higher screen to body ratio with narrower bezels around the display, but it is essentially a matter of tastes.

Display

If you are looking for the easiest display to use with one hand or to keep in a pocket, then you should choose the Asus Zenfone 9 because of its 5.9-inch diagonal and its compact dimensions. But if you are looking for better image quality, then the Xiaomi 12S is a better phone. Its AMOLED display is able to show up to 68 billion colors with a diagonal of 6.28 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision support. The Asus Zenfone has an inferior display but it is still a great AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the HDR10+ certification. Note that the Xiaomi has an in-display fingerprint reader, while the fingerprint scanner of the Zenfone is side-mounted, on the power key, despite the phone having an AMOLED display. Both the handsets feature good stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

There are no big differences between the hardware departments, but the Asus Zenfone 9 is more convincing because it sports up to 16 GB of RAM, while the Xiaomi 12S features just 12 GB of RAM. On the other hand, Xiaomi is able to provide a higher amount of internal storage, with up to 512 GB. Both the phones are powered by the best Qualcomm chipset to date. We are talking about the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 built with a 4 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture. It is composed of a Cortex X2 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.19 GHz, three Cortex A710 CPUs running at 2.75 GHz, and four Cortex A510 CPUs running at 1.8 GHz, as well as an Adreno 730 GPU. These devices run Android 12 out of the box customized by Zen UI and MIUI, respectively.

Camera

These two phones are very close even when it comes to camera performance. With the Asus Zenfone 9, you get a dual camera setup composed of a 50 MP main camera supporting gimbal OIS and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, as well as a 10 MP front camera which is able to record 4K videos a 30 fps. The Xiaomi 12S gets a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 5 MP macro sensor co-engineered with Leica, as well as a 32 MP front camera which is able to record 1080p videos at 60 fps. On paper, the Xiaomi looks slightly better, but we still have to see how the algorithm will behave.

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Battery

The Xiaomi 12S is equipped with a bigger battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh and it will most likely provide a longer battery life in most of the scenarios. Further, it even comes with better charging technologies: it features 67W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. The Asus Zenfone 9 has a 4300 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and no wireless charging.

Price

The starting price of the Asus Zenfone 9 in the global market is €729/$750, while you need at least €570/$580 to purchase the Xiaomi 12S in China. Note that the 12S is not available in the global market, at least for now. Now that you know all the differences, which one would you pick?

Asus Zenfone 9 vs Xiaomi 12S: PRO and CONS

Asus Zenfone 9

PRO

• Better front camera
• More compact
• Up to 16 GB of RAM
• IP68 waterproof
• Wider availability

CONS

• Slower charging

Xiaomi 12S

PRO

• Wider display
• Faster charging
• Bigger battery
• Wireless charging
• More premium materials

CONS

• Dimensions

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I must say that Xiaomi 12S Pro has the least number of changes in the 12S series. If I were to review every part as I have done in the past, it would be almost the same as the Xiaomi 12 Pro review, and that would be pointless. So, for this review, we will only look at the two biggest changes to the 12S Pro: the processor and Leica color profile.

The 12S Pro has an important upgrade: the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It’s already proven in our Xiaomi 12S Ultra review how powerful the 8+ Gen 1 is with the TSMC 4nm process. But even with the same processor, performance can vary from this model to the other, and the Xiaomi 12S Pro and Ultra are good examples of this. The 12S Pro seems to be more aggressively tuned, as seen in the BenchMark results. And even without the new cooling system, the CPU Throttling Test scores were excellent.

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Looking at the Genshin Impact, it is true that the 12S Pro has a higher average FPS. But you can also see from the line graph that it has a more fluctuating frame rate and you can feel the lag in the game. But compared to the 12 Pro’s performance, the average frame rate is higher, and lagging issues have been fixed. So if you were to ask me if the 12S Pro is good for gaming, my answer would be yes. Other than some gaming phones, it’ll be hard to find a regular phone with better performance than this one.

All three camera sensors remain the same, but the 12S Pro has Leica color science! Although we discussed Leica’s color science in the 12S Ultra review, the Pro’s Leica colors don’t seem the same as the Ultra version. Especially in the Leica Authentic mode, although the contrast is also improved, the change is not obvious in most scenes compared to Leica Vibrant mode. We tried to find out why and comparing to the 12S Ultra sample, we could easily find that the Vignetting was not as obvious as the 12S Ultra. So the Pro version does not look as “Leica” as the Ultra.

You can check out the full-sized samples here.

So compared to the Xiaomi 12 Pro, Leica Color Science should have a clear advantage, right? But the fact is that in most scenes in Leica Vibrant mode, the difference between them is slight. They are almost identical except for the 12S Pro white balance, which is slightly bluish, probably due to the Leica style. When it comes to scenes with complex light sources, if not looking at the watermark, I can’t tell which one is 12 Pro and which one is 12S Pro. Let’s put it this way, I guess Leica didn’t interfere too much with this mode, it’s entirely Xiaomi’s original color style.

The 12S Pro sample in Leica Authentic mode does have more contrast than the 12 Pro, but it’s not like something produced by AI algorithm as the 12S Ultra, it’s more like a filter. Because I used Photoshop to add a little contrast and Vignetting and the results are pretty much the same thing. So after many sample comparisons, I found that the 12S Pro doesn’t do Leica color as well as the 12S Ultra, or at least it doesn’t improve much compared to the 12 Pro. If you want to see the review other than color, you can go to our Xiaomi 12 Pro review, the 12S Pro is almost the same. We’ve already talked a lot about the details of the three lenses in that video, so we won’t go into it again.

The Leica watermark can now be added in the albums APP, and there are quite a few styles. It seems that Leica is still very strict about adding its own watermark. If the photo is not taken by 12S Pro, the watermark can’t be added in the album APP.

The video capability is unchanged from the previous generation because there is no help from Leica, just like the 12S Ultra. The footage is very stable, the main camera supports 8K 24fps, ultra-wide, and telephoto cameras support 4k 60fps. The front camera supports up to 1080P 60fps, but it seems that the front camera performance in the current system is not very stable, the exposure will be high or low sometimes, and the performance is not as good as 12 Pro.

Although it can’t take pictures as well as the 12S Ultra, it is not as light and compact as the 12S. But on the other hand, it takes better pictures than the 12S, it’s lighter than the 12S Ultra, and looks more like a phone than a camera.

So the reason to buy the 12S Pro is: It’s the balanced version among the 12S series. Everything about it is average, with no amazing parts, but with no shortcomings. Even the price is just right. It doesn’t change much compared to the Xiaomi 12 Pro, but the experience has been significantly leveled up by the 8+ processor. I’m sure it will be one of the best phones for most people this year.

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Besides flaunting its new smartphone camera partnership with Leica, the Xiaomi 12S series of devices are also the world’s first to sport Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. As the devices are arriving in reviewers’ hands, the Xiaomi 12S continues to shock reviewers because in one of the latest performance review videos circulating online, it is shown that the Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra outlast Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro Max in a screen-on-time (SoT) endurance test.

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Chinese-based technology YouTuber, Geekerwan, recently posted on his YouTube channel comparing the performance of Xiaomi’s latest flagships with its competitors in the current market. In the video, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and 12S Ultra go up against the Xiaomi 12 Pro, Realme GT 2 Pro, Redmi K40, Redmi K50 Pro and of course the gold standard of smartphone performance – the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.

On the 3DMark Wildlife Stress Test benchmark, it can be seen that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 found on the Xiaomi 12S Pro and 12S Ultra outperforms all other Android flagships in raw CPU and GPU performance, including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on the Realme GT 2 Pro and the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC on the Redmi K50 Pro. The 8+ Gen 1 SoC however is still behind the Apple A15 Bionic SoC on the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Stability-wise, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is also a major upgrade from the 8 Gen 1, as it now can perform within the same league as 2022 flagship SoC chips like the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and Apple A15 Bionic chipsets.

Next is the smartphone endurance test, and here is where the results get spicy, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and Ultra manage to dethrone Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro Max as the overall smartphone endurance champion!

In the video, it is shown the Xiaomi 12S Pro and 12S Ultra have managed to achieve a mind-boggling 7 hours and 50 minutes, and 7 hours and 47 minutes of screen on time respectively, surpassing Apple’s previously thought to be untouchable record of 7 hours and 42 minutes of screen on time. 

Compared to the measly and disappointing 5 hours and 44 minutes of screen on time achieved by the Xiaomi 12 Pro with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC that has the same 4600mAh battery, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 has managed to greatly improve battery life by a whopping 2 hours on the Xiaomi 12S Pro.

The SoT endurance tests consisted of mixed usage with gaming on Genshin Impact, WeChat messaging, voice calls, video calls, web browsing, TikTok and also video streaming, each task took around 30 minutes of usage until the battery was depleted. 

However, do note that these tests were done on China models of the Xiaomi 12S Pro, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and other devices, which were running on Chinese software applications. So an endurance done on global models of these devices running on software outside of China may yield different endurance results.

Still, we now know that the Xiaomi 12S Pro and 12S Ultra are a massive jump in terms of power efficiency and battery endurance compared to the Xiaomi 12 series launched back in December 2021, now they can even surpass the current flagship smartphone market leaders like the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.

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Xiaomi recently rolled out three new flagships—the Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra—which were formally unveiled at a conference for the Xiaomi 12S series by Xiaomi.

According to a report by ITHome, both straight and curved displays may now be produced with incredibly narrow four-frame borders thanks to advancements in packaging technology developed by numerous screen producers domestically and overseas. Additionally, Xiaomi will release multiple flagship models with flexible packaging technologies and a small bezel, straight screen design. Prominent leaker Digital Chat Station revealed the aforementioned leaks.

Some online users think the Xiaomi Mi 13 Standard Edition is included in the blogger’s claimed Xiaomi flagship. The film on the curved screen mobile phone has particularly offended many netizens, who have a loud voice for the straight screen and complain that the touch is off.

The current Xiaomi Mi 12S, 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra in the Mi 12S series, as well as the Mi 12X, Mi 12 Standard Edition, and Mi 12 Pro in the Mi 12 series from the previous generation, all, have curved screen designs, according to ITHome. The Redmi K50 series’ K50 and K50 Pro have straight screens by design.

Price of the Series

The Xiaomi 12S starts at around €570/$580 in China for the base model, €670/$682 for the Pro version, and €950/$967 for the Ultra in its base configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage.  All the devices are currently only available in China.

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Xiaomi finally upgraded their flagship series with three models this week: the Xiaomi 12s, the Xiaomi 12s Pro, and the 12s Ultra. In fact, some of you may have been overwhelmed by the specs of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It comes with the largest 1-inch sensor we’ve ever seen on a phone, and no doubt is the superstar model in the series. But today we are going to focus on its little brothers, the Xiaomi 12s and 12s Pro models. 

Well, it seems that Xiaomi applied a low-profile design for the packaging of the 12s series. There are no more large numbers or noticeable texts.

There’s another winner in this launch, which is the German photography brand Leica. It’s the first time Xiaomi is working with Leica on their camera imaging solution. And it’s great to see that all three versions of the 12s series are boosted with the Leica solution. 

So you can see the famous red logo right here. To be honest, the logo kept reminding me of the Huawei P series, which also used to work with Leica on their imaging system. Although it’s not the first time that the legendary brand cooperated with a smartphone brand, Leica still receives great worship from Xiaomi and its fans. 

Xiaomi 12S series features similar design with Leica branding

I knew that the unboxing stage of these two models could be a bit boring, since we’ve learned at the launch that there is nothing new in the 12s and the 12s pro’s appearance. If we have to point out any difference, well their camera’s footnote here was replaced with the word Leica. As for the 12 series, the footnote is just the meaningless 50MP wording.  

So like the 12s Ultra, the Xiaomi 12s, and the 12s Pro also feature Leica’s imaging engine and camera app. The biggest difference is that these two models are equipped with a Sony IMX707 sensor for the main camera, which is slightly smaller than the Ultra version’s IMX989 sensor. Notably, the 1/1.28-inch sensor is still one of the largest sensor sizes on the mobile market. 

For the 12s Pro, the whole camera hardware is no different from the Xiaomi 12 Pro, while for the 12s standard version, Xiaomi upgrades its main camera from the Xiaomi 12’s IMX766 to the larger 707 sensor. 

Xiaomi 12S series performance gets a boost – Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Another important upgrade is the chipset. The 12s series is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus. Although it’s only a Plus version, the improvement probably will convince you that it’s a completely new generation. The reason why we think so is that the 8 Gen 1 Plus’ production is finally moved back to TSMC from Samsung. Now we can clearly find out if there is a significant discrepancy between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Gen 1+’s power consumption and heating.

And we will show you the detail performance and gaming comparison between them in the following review. Today, we just want to experience their software and take a quick look at their benchmarks’ results. Well, the MIUI 13 feels as smooth as what we experienced on the Xiaomi 12 series. The display is still the best one that Xiaomi has ever used, a 2K-level 120Hz SAMSUNG E5 AMOLED panel, which is visually stunning like before.

Now let’s briefly check out their benchmark results. Even in benchmarks, the Xiaomi 12s series got significantly improved over the peak performance.

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In the Antutu benchmark, these two models have over 15% improvement from the 12 series. And their power consumption also got significantly optimized from the 12 series, which makes us really look forward to their actual gaming performance. So please stay subscribed, as we will bring you the comparison soon. 

Now let’s talk about the camera system. Well, since the module is still powered by the triple 50MP lenses, the major improvement of the Pro version is about software and experience. While for the 12s standard version, the image shot on the main camera did look better, but we think the biggest improvement is again in the software and experience.  

Xiaomi 12S series cameras are powered by Leica

A few Leica elements are added to their camera app. When first open the camera app, the software will ask you which imaging engine you wanna use, Leica Authentic or Leica Vibrant. The Leica Authentic mode is closer to the original Leica camera imaging preference, including high contrast, an amazing level of detail where it is needed, pleasant softness in areas that do not require much attention, and an ability to see the whole tonal range effortlessly. And the images shot on the 12s models even reproduced Leica’s vignetting to some extent. While I think the Vibrant mode applies more vivid colors based on the Authentic mode, which is closer to what we saw on smartphone imaging before. So here we bring you some samples shot on the 12s models, and we will show more in their detailed review soon. So stay tuned.

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Meanwhile, you can check out the original camera samples from the Xiaomi 12S and the 12S Pro here.

The 12s series also adds four Leica filters, Leica’s classic shutter sound, and the Leica watermark.

On the 12s series, now you can choose the classical Leica watermark in the camera app, which is bigger and more noticeable and eats up a decent place in the lower part. It wouldn’t bring any improvement to the images. But when you see the pictures with the watermark, do you feel some degree of pleasure? Well, I do.

But we found a similar camera app for other Xiaomi phones on the internet. It looks almost the same as the Xiaomi 12S’ Leica camera app. But of course, there’s no Leica imaging engine inside. However, you can also have four custom filters, the same shutter sound, and even the watermark for any other Xiaomi model. 

Obviously, it’s not officially released by Xiaomi but leaked by someone on the internet. That said, here we also want to show you a couple of images shot on the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the 12s Pro with a similar watermark. Can you identify the differences between them? 

And yes, we will talk more about the leaked camera app in the following review. 

So that’s all for today’s first impression and quick hands-on of the Xiaomi 12s and 12s Pro. There’s no doubt that it’s an important step forward for Xiaomi in phone imaging. And we can also see the brand’s desire to bring something different from the cooperation with Leica. 

More about these two models will be put in our deep review video. So please stay tuned. 

And the Xiaomi 12s Ultra’s review and related comparisons are also in the pipeline. So if you have any questions about the 12s series, please leave them down below. 

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Xiaomi surprised everyone with a new flagship lineup: the Xiaomi 12S series. It is composed of three different variants: the vanilla Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and each of them is a flagship. They bring to the market the most powerful Qualcomm chipset ever released and they are also the first phones from the beginning of the cooperation between Xiaomi and the photography giant Leica. But which are the elements differentiating these phones from each other? This is a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra which will let you find out in an easy way.

Xiaomi 12S vs Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Design

The vanilla Xiaomi 12S and the Pro variant come with the same design with the exception of the dimensions: the former is a compact phone, while the latter is a standard device with a wide display. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is totally different and, with its rear side made of leather and its huge camera module, it looks like a Leica camera. Among these phones, the Ultra variant is the only one with the IP68 certification making its design waterproof and dustproof. The dimensions are more or less the same as the Pro variant and the front glass is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus on each of these phones. There is no curved display, but the screen to body ratios are very high.

Display

The Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra have exactly the same display. It is an LTPO2 AMOLED panel with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.73 inches, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, and a peak brightness of 1,500 nits, as well as a great in-display fingerprint reader. It is one of the best displays you can find in the whole smartphone market. The original Xiaomi 12S has a different and inferior panel: an AMOLED display with a small 6.28-inch diagonal, 68 billion colors, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision, an in-display fingerprint reader, and a peak brightness of 1,100 nits.

Specs & Software

All of these phones, as mentioned above, are powered by the best Qualcomm chipset to date: the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It is a mobile platform built at 4 nm with a max frequency of 3.19 GHz and an octa-core architecture composed of one Cortex-X2 CPU, two Cortex-A710 CPUs, 4 Cortex-A510 CPUs, and an Adreno 730 GPU. The most advanced memory configuration sports 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage, but there are lower-end versions available at more affordable prices. All of these phones run Android 12 out of the box, customized by MIUI 13, and they will be among the Xiaomi phones with the longest software support because they are its latest flagships.

Camera

Each of these phones can be considered a great camera phone, but the best and the most interesting is the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It sports a 50.3 MP main camera with OIS and Leica Lens, a 48 MP periscope sensor with 5x optical zoom, a 48 MP ultrawide camera, and a TOF 3D sensor for depth calculation. Right after, we got the Xiaomi 12S Pro with three 50 MP sensors including a telephoto lens and an ultrawide camera. The Xiaomi 12S is the most disappointing one due to its midrange-class secondary sensors, but it has a great 50 MP main camera co-engineered with Leica.

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Battery

The longest battery life is provided by the Xiaomi 12S Ultra simply because it has a bigger battery, with a capacity of 4860 mAh. But if you need the fastest charging speeds, then you should go for the Pro variant because it is the only one to feature 120W fast charging, while the others come with 67W fast charging.

Price

The starting price of the vanilla Xiaomi 12S in China roughly translates to €570/$580, the Pro variant starts from about €670/$682, and the Ultra is priced at €950/$967 in its base configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage. Now that you know the differences, which one would you pick?

Xiaomi 12S vs Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 12S

PRO

• More compact
• More affordable
• Same chipset as the other variants

CONS

• Inferior display

Xiaomi 12S Pro

PRO

• Balanced quality price ratio
• 120W fast charging
• Triple 50 MP camera
• Great Quad HD+ display

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

PRO

• Best cameras
• Great Quad HD+ display
• Bigger battery
• Waterproof
• Periscope

CONS

• Price

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A couple of days ago, Xiaomi announced its latest flagship smartphone in its home country China — Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro, along with a couple of other products.

Today, both the smartphones — Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro are officially available for purchase in the Chinese market for a starting price of 3,999 yuan (~$595).

The 8GB + 128GB model is priced at 3,999 yuan while the 8GB + 256GB model costs 4,299 yuan. The 12GB + 256GB model costs 4,699 yuan while the 12GB + 512GB model is priced at 5,199 yuan.

As for the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the 8GB + 128GB model costs 4,699 yuan while the 8GB + 256GB model is priced at 4,999 yuan. The 12GB + 256GB model costs 5,399 yuan while the 12GB + 512GB is available for 5,899 yuan.

Coming to the specifications, the Xiaomi 12S features a 6.28-inch display while the 12S Pro model has a 6.73-inch display, both of them offering an AMOLED panel with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

In the camera department, the phones have a Leica-branded camera setup on the back. The regular model has a 50MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP telephoto sensor. On the other hand, the Pro model features a 50MP Sony IMX707 primary sensor coupled with a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP telephoto lens. Both the phones have a 32MP snapper on the front for taking selfies and video calling.

The Xiaomi 12S series runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom interface on top. The 12S is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging while the 12S Pro is powered by a 4,600mAh battery and supports 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

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Xiaomi 12S series has debuted in China. The lineup comprises a standard, Pro, and Ultra variant. Alongside the smartphones, the brand has also launched the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro and Xiaomi Book Pro 2022. The latest offering in the Xiaomi 12S series join 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 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 includes 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.

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).

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According to ITHome, the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi’s Chairman, Founder, and CEO Lei Jun revealed the latest news ahead of Xiaomi 12 Series launch conference which will be held tonight. He announced that Xiaomi’s new series of cutting-edge routers are extremely capable and is majorly suited for super-luxury houses or small and medium-sized enterprises ahead of its launch tonight. 

According to Lei Jun’s description, the top-end Xiaomi tri-band mesh router is a premium router designed for large apartments and comes with two sets in a box, and has been named the Xiaomi HomeWiFi router. The router comes with an impressive range and can cover a distance of 150 meters directly, and up to 10 devices can be connected simultaneously.

According to prior statements made by Xiaomi representatives, their new line of premium routers will address issues like network dead spots in the house, slow loading speeds, and extremely-efficient connectivity.

Additionally, tonight’s conference will be utilized to launch some other products like the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, Xiaomi 12s Ultra, and more.

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra, which will have the largest main camera sensor in the business and a 1-inch Sony IMX989 lens, is anticipated to be the event’s star attraction. We can understand why Xiaomi is confident in saying that its next flagship will usher in a new era of smartphone photography, given the US$ 15 million it spent developing the Sony IMX989 sensor in partnership with both Sony and Leica.

In China, the brand’s official channel on Bilibili will broadcast the highly-anticipated launch event live. The live feed will also be broadcasted globally on Xiaomi’s official YouTube account. The timings for the event are 7:00 pm Beijing Time (GMT +8), 4:30 pm IST (GMT +5:30), and 12:00 pm London Time (GMT +1).

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Xiaomi is preparing for its highly anticipated Xiaomi 12S flagship series launch event in China, happening tomorrow July 4th (Monday) at 7:00 pm Beijing Time (GMT +8)  / 4:30 pm IST (GMT +5:30)  / 12:00 pm London Time (GMT +1). 

The launch event will be officially live streamed via the brand’s official channel on Bilibili in China, globally, the live stream will also be live-streamed on Xiaomi’s official YouTube channel.

Link to Xiaomi 12S Launch Event Youtube Livestream here.

Link to Xiaomi 12S Launch Event China Livestream here.

The well-renowned smartphone brand is to announce three models of its Xiaomi 12S flagships tomorrow, which are the Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra. 

All three models in the lineup will be sporting the brand’s first-ever Leica-branded camera setup for industry-leading photography, an ergonomic premium finish on the back, and under the hood, all 3 models will be sporting Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 flagship SoC that is built on TSMC’s championing power-efficient 4nm node process.

The highlight of the event is expected to be the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, it will be sporting the industry’s biggest main camera sensor, the 1-inch Sony IMX989 lens. Xiaomi has spent US$ 15 million on developing the Sony IMX989 sensor in collaboration with both Sony and Leica, and with that much research and development poured in, we can see why Xiaomi is confident in claiming that its upcoming flagship will usher in a new era of smartphone photography.

As for the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro, both devices will be sporting a flagship Sony IMX707 main lens instead. The Sony IMX707 is a great camera sensor nonetheless as it was the same sensor found on the Xiaomi 12 Pro that we reviewed back earlier in January of this year. The Xiaomi 12S will be the smallest device in the Xiaomi 12S family with its compact yet ergonomic design and a 6.28-inch LTPO 2.0 120Hz AMOLED display that supports variable refresh rates from 10 Hz to 120Hz.

For more details of the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro, you can head on over to our Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro roundup article here, and for further details on the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, you can visit our Xiaomi 12S Ultra roundup article here.

And for pricing in regards to the Xiaomi 12S series, stay tuned to Gizmochina tomorrow, as we will be also covering the launch live here on our website!

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Xiaomi is going to announce the new Xiaomi 12S series at a conference on July 4. The source cited that the new series of devices will feature an eco-friendly leather material at the back, which is bound to be comfortable to the touch and majorly resistant to dirt. This is the first time Xiaomi has developed a smartphone with environment-friendly silicone leather, which feels comfortable and textured.

According to the source, the material prolongs the device’s durability by a considerable margin, as it is easy to clean and is resistant to peels and cuts. Additionally, the company customized the texture of the calfskin head layer, making the feel of the device more skin-friendly and offering a better grip. This comes at a time when the smartphone industry is leaning more towards glass-back smartphones that are extremely slippery and tough to keep neat and clean.

Xiaomi is believed to be rolling out three models in the 12S series lineup – the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. The specifications of all three smartphones have been revealed in previous roundups. The top variant is said to be sporting the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, instead of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, this upgrade has been made citing the delay in the launch of the device and the introduction of the new cutting-edge Snapdragon SoC. The flagship device might also feature a rectangular camera configuration with the Leica branding. The front of the device is likely to be almost bezel-less and will also have a punch-hole camera.

The display is expected to be a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device’s fingerprint scanner is embedded under the display. The device also features Harman Kardon speakers, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and more.

Lastly, the device is expected to feature a 4800mAh battery pack supporting 67W fast wired charging. Additionally, it is capable of being wirelessly charged at 50W and supports reverse wireless charging at 10W.

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There are going to be five smartphone launch events next week. Two of them will be for high-profile premium devices. These two will be hosted by Xiaomi and Asus.

Whereas, the other two will be for budget handsets and the last one will be a special edition of an existing device. These phones are expected to go official via social media announcements and press releases.

With that out of the day, let’s take a look at these forthcoming smartphones one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Motorola Moto G42

The Motorola Moto G42 is set to launch in India on July 4. The smartphone will be made official via a press release and social media posts at 12 PM IST. The device already debuted in Europe a few days back.

The Moto G42 comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ pOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, 50MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide)  + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, 20W fast charging support.

Xiaomi 12S Series

The Xiaomi 12S series will be the biggest launch next week. Its event is scheduled for July 4 in China. The live stream will start from 7 PM GMT+8 across multiple platforms, including Youtube, Weibo, and others.

The new premium smartphone lineup from Xiaomu will consist of three models, namely Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, and Xiaomi 12S Ultra. The former two will be mid-year refreshes of Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, while the latter will be the successor of the Mi 11 Ultra.

All three smartphones will carry a camera system co-tuned by Leica. They will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. The Pro model will be also available with a Mediatek Dimensity 9000 chip.

Unfortunately, these smartphones may not get a global release.

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G

Samsung is teasing to launch a new Galaxy M series smartphone in India on July 5 at 12 PM. The company hasn’t revealed anything about the device, however, rumors say that it will be Galaxy M13 5G.

According to a leak, the upcoming Galaxy M13 5G will arrive with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, 11 5G bands, 50MP + 2MP dual-camera setup, 5MP selfie camera, MicroSD card slot, 5,000mAh battery, and 15W fast charging support.

The handset will be offered in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB memory configurations. It will be available in blue, brown, and green color options.

Asus ROG Phone 6

The Asus ROG Phone 6 will launch on July 5. The event will be live-streamed on Youtube from 8 PM GMT+8.

According to teasers and leaks, the gaming smartphone will come with a 6.78-inch 165Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC, 64MP triple camera setup, 12MP front-facing camera, IPX4 splash resistance, 6,000mAh battery, and 65W fast charging support.

Just like the ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 6 is expected to arrive in three variants, such as vanilla, Pro, and Ultimate.

Realme GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder Limited Edition

The Realme GT Neo 3 150W Thor Love and Thunder Limited Edition will be announced on July 7 in India. As the name suggests, the smartphone will be a customized version of the new Marvel Studios movie, which is scheduled to release on the same day in the country.

The device is expected to have the same features as the regular model. It will only differ in terms of rear design and default theme.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch the Xiaomi 12S series next week. The lineup will consist of three models, namely Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, and Xiaomi 12S Ultra. 

The former two will be an upgraded version of Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, which were unveiled at the end of December. Whereas, the latter will be the successor of the Mi 11 Ultra from last year.

Here in this article, let’s take a look at the two cheaper models. We have compiled everything that’s known about them ahead of their official announcement.

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro Launch Date

The Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are scheduled to launch in China on July 4. They will be accompanied by the company’s most premium slab smartphone of 2022 – Xiaomi 12S Ultra. The firm will be also announcing the Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 and the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro at this event.

The Xiaomi 12S series launch conference will be live-streamed on multiple platforms like Weibo, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Xiaomi Community, and Mi.com. It will kickstart at 7 PM GMT+8.

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro Design

Xiaomi has officially disclosed the design of the Xiaomi 12S Pro. The smartphone will be identical to the Xiaomi 12 Pro. Hence, the Xiaomi 12S is also expected to be a lookalike of the Xiaomi 12. The only major difference between the two lineups will be the presence of the ‘Leica’ branding on the new one.

The two phones will sport a centered punch-hole curved display on the front. The right side will house the power button and the volume rocker, while the left side will be empty.

The top part of the handsets will consist of an IR blaster, secondary microphone hole, speaker grille, and Harmon Kardon branding. Whereas, the bottom will comprise a SIM card slot, primary microphone hole, USB Type-C port, and another speaker grille.

Like any other premium smartphones, they will feature a glass sandwich design with a metal frame. The rear matte glass panel will house a rectangular island on the top left corner with one giant camera, two small cameras, an LED flashlight, and ‘Leica’ branding.

Finally, the bottom left side of the back panel will include the Xiaomi branding. The devices are expected to arrive in White and other color options.

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro Specifications

The Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are said to retain the specs from Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro, respectively with some minor changes.

Chipset

The new models will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset instead of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Xiaomi will be also offering a variant of the Xiaomi 12S Pro with a Mediatek Dimensity 9000 chip.

Cameras

Further, the handsets have been confirmed to come with a 50MP Sony IMX707 primary camera sensor. This sensor is already present on the Xiaomi 12 Pro but the Xiaomi 12 has a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor. Hence, only the smaller model will be getting a camera hardware upgrade.

Xiaomi is yet to reveal the remaining two rear cameras and the front camera of these devices. But since the devices are near identical to Xiaomi 12 series, they may have the same secondary and front-facing cameras.

If this is true, then the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S pro will nest a 32MP selfie camera in the punch-hole on the front. The former will sport a 13MP ultra-wide camera and 5MP telemacro camera, while the latter will come with a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP 2x telephoto camera.

Unlike the Xiaomi 12 series, the cameras on the Xiaomi 12S series will provide image processing co-tuned by Leica and Xiaomi.

Display

Talking about the screen, the Xiaomi 12S will likely sport a 6.28-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 1100 nits peak brightness, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro will probably flaunt a 6.73-inch QHD+ LTPO 2.0 (up to 1Hz) AMOLED display with 1500 nit peak brightness. The 10-bit panels on these phones will offer up to a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

Miscellaneous

Both the handsets are expected to arrive with features like Harmon Kardon-tuned stereo speakers (dual on 12S and quad on 12S Pro), 5G connectivity, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, IR blaster, and USB Type-C port. On the software front, they will boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

Battery

The Xiaomi 12S is expected to get its energy from a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast wired charging. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12S Pro will likely house a larger 4,600mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. Either way, both of them will carry support for 50W fast wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.

Variants

The Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Pro will arrive in 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB memory configurations. Interestingly,  the Dimensity 9000 variant of Xiaomi 12S Pro will not be avaialble in 8GB  + 128GB combo.

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro Expected Price

The Xiaomi 12S series could be priced similar to the Xiaomi 12 series since the new models are merely a mid-year refresh with some minor changes. As a result, the older phones may either receive a price cut or get discontinued.

For the unaware, the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro start at ¥3,699 ($552) and ¥4,699 ($701), respectively for the base 8GB + 128GB variant in China.

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The Xiaomi 12S series launch is just around the corner and is highly anticipated at the moment. But prior to its official announcement, the company took to Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) to share new camera samples to tease the upcoming smartphones.

Xiaomi 12S series camera sample shots

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As per the social media post, the Chinese tech giant shared sample shots that were taken by various professional photographers from across the globe. The company aimed on highlighting the Xiaomi x Leica collaboration through the eyes of these professionals as well as their reviews regarding the 12S series camera performance. Looking at these images, we can see shots of various scenes even in different lighting conditions to better highlight the camera’s capabilities.

Back in May 2022, we had reported on the Xiaomi CEO speaking about the Leica partnership. Lei Jun stated that the cooperation between both firms would bring improvement in camera performance in low light, especially with the new Night Mode in next gen flagship smartphones. So now, it appears that the 12S series will be the first to benefit from this as we can see some crisp camera samples in low light taken with the new smartphones.

The brand also highlighted the cameras through various action shots as well, with the subject being in motion. All in all, these camera samples are quite impressive and adds to the hype for the new handsets. The Xiaomi 12S series is set to launch on July 4, so stick around for more as we will be covering the launch event next month.

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Xiaomi is all set to launch the Xiaomi 12S series in China on July 4. Ahead of that, the company is teasing the features of the phones. After revealing the design of the Pro model yesterday, the firm has disclosed the primary camera of all three handsets. We have covered the main camera of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra separately. Let’s take a look at the camera of the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Pro in this article.

According to the official Weibo accounts of Xiaomi Phone and Lei Jun, the upcoming Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro will utilize a 50MP Sony IMX707 camera sensor. For the unaware, this is the same sensor, which is present on the Xiaomi 12 Pro.

This means the Xiaomi 12S Pro is not getting a hardware improvement for its main camera. But the Xiaomi 12S is getting an upgrade since the Xiaomi 12 has a comparatively smaller 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, which is commonly found on handsets from the Oplus group (Oppo, Oneplus, and Realme).

Unfortunately, that’s all the information we have on the camera hardware of the Xiaomi 12S series. On the software front, these smartphones will be using image processing co-tuned with Leica, which is touted to be the key selling point.

As we are still days away from the launch event, we expect Xiaomi to shed more details on the Xiaomi 12S lineup in the coming days. In the meantime, let us know your expectations in the comment section below.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi took to its Weibo and Twitter handles to reveal that the Xiaomi 12S series of flagship phones will be unveiled on July 4 in China. The lineup has three phones, namely, the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. A reliable tipster has claimed that the Xiaomi 12S series will not be released in global markets.

According to Snoopy Tech, the Xiaomi 12S series will remain exclusive to China. When he was asked whether the 12S lineup would debut later in the global markets, he responded by saying that the overseas market would not receive the Xiaomi 12S series at all. He added that instead of the 12S, the global markets will receive the Xiaomi 12T series.

Since the July 4 launch event for the Xiaomi 12S series was tweeted by Xiaomi’s global Twitter handle and by the company’s founder and CEO, Lei Jun, it appeared that the lineup would also debut in markets outside China. It appears that there is no evidence for the existence of the global variants of the 12S, the S12 Pro, and the 12S Ultra.

Recent reports have revealed that the 2206123SC, 2206122SC, 2207122MC, and 2203121C are model numbers of the upcoming Xiaomi 12S, the 12S Pro, the 12S Pro Dimensity chipset variant, and the 12S Ultra. The letter ‘C’ in the model numbers indicates that they are China variants.

Usually, the global variants of Xiaomi devices have the letter “G” instead of the letter “C” in their model numbers. While the Chinese variants have been spotted at Chinese certification sites like CMIIT, 3C, and TENAA, their overseas variants have not been spotted at any of the global certification sites, which suggests that these devices may be released in markets outside China.

Xiaomi fans, not only in China but also in other markets, are eagerly waiting for the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. While it appears that its global variant may not exist, fans may want to wait more to see whether it gets a global release.

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Earlier today (28th June 2022), it was finally confirmed that the Xiaomi 12S series will finally be launching on July 4. However, prior to its announcement, the company’s CEO shared a video in which it answered a number of FAQs (frequently asked questions).

Looking at this video, Lei Jun, the CEO and Founder of the Chinese tech giant talked about the cooperation between the brand and Leica and even talked about how the 12S series won’t be passing through DxOMark camera rating test. Lei Jun stated that the reason for the first one is more professional while the second is expenditure. To elaborate, he said that Leica was the one that approached Xiaomi.

For those unaware, Leica is a known German based company that specializes in making cameras and lenses. The senior official stated that the camera maker reached out to the smartphone brand to seek a partnership. Jun stated that “I think we are quite proud and thank them for their recognition of Xiaomi.” With the new cooperation, he believes that Xiaomi will be able to move forward with imaging technology and the photography experience its smartphones offer.

Lastly, the CEO also revealed why the company is not having the Xiaomi 12S series undergo the DxOMark rating. Apparently, the rating tests are quite expensive, so expensive that the brand decided to skip it entirely. Rather, it is placing its bets with the optimization and collaboration efforts from Leica.

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Earlier today, Xiaomi revealed that it will be launching the Xiaomi 12S series next week. The company’s new premium smartphones will go official on July 4. With the advent of official teasers on Weibo, netizens started asking questions concerning the upcoming phones. One of the most asked questions is regarding the marketing names of the handsets. Thankfully, Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, has clarified the doubt.

One of the initial teasers for the Xiaomi 12S series showcases three smartphones. These devices are said to go official as Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, and Xiaomi 12S Ultra.

It is worth noting that the company is yet to reveal the names officially. But some of the executives have confirmed the branding in replies to users on Weibo.

Xiaomi had already debuted Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro at the end of 2021. Hence, the names Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro make sense for the new phones. But what about the Xiaomi 12S Ultra as Xiaomi 12 Ultra doesn’t exist?

Lei Jun explains that the Xiaomi 12 Ultra powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip was originally planned to release in March or April. However, the company shelved this plan as it later decided to use the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. Therefore, the firm decided to name the handset Xiaomi 12S Ultra instead of Xiaomi 12 Ultra. 

This suggests that the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nothing but by-products of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. These phones are expected to be the same as the older Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro with a new chip.

The original Xiaomi 12 series is six months old now and competitors have come with multiple devices in the same price segment. Hence, it makes sense for the company to release new SKUs to stay updated in the market.

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Update: Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be launching three new phones: the Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro, and 12S Ultra on July 4.

Original story continues…

Several reports have revealed that Xiaomi is working on the Xiaomi 12S series of smartphones. Today, the company released an official confirmation that the 12S lineup will be unveiled on July 4 in China. The series is expected to comprise three models: the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S Pro, and the Xiaomi 12S Pro Dimensity Edition.

The launch date poster states that the Xiaomi 12S series will be unveiled at 7 pm (local time) on July 4 in China. Since it will be held one day before the ROG Phone 6 launch event, which is scheduled to debut on July 5, it appears that the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro will be arriving as the world’s first smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset.

The Xiaomi 12S Pro Dimensity Edition (tentative name) is likely to feature the Dimensity 9000 SoC. However, there is a possibility it could be equipped with the newer Dimensity 9000 Plus chip, which was announced recently. Coming back to the poster, it showcases a silhouette of a camera lens and Leica branding, which indicates that the Xiaomi 12S trio may offer a Leica-optimized photography experience.

A recent leak revealed that the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro will arrive in three configurations, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. The 3C certifications of both devices have revealed that the vanilla model will carry support for 67W fast charging, whereas the Pro variant may offer 120W rapid charging.

The Xiaomi 12S Pro Dimensity Edition could come in configurations like 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. Its 3C certification has suggested that it may offer 67W fast charging.

At present, there is no word on the launch date of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. It is unclear whether it will be unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 12S trio.

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After announcing a partnership with Leica for its upcoming flagship series of premium smartphones, Xiaomi is slated to launch its highly anticipated Xiaomi 12S series in July this year. However, although the brand has not officially announced a launch date yet, recent reports from offline electronics retailers in China have indicated that the Xiaomi 12S series may launch as soon as July 5th.

Chinese social media Weibo user, Niuwan Technology, recently shared on their timeline that several offline retailers in the country have started receiving the marketing materials and devices for the upcoming Xiaomi 12S series of smartphones, which include the Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra.

What is shocking here, is that the highly anticipated Xiaomi 12 Ultra is actually called the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, which indicates that the Ultra model is a part of the Xiaomi 12S family. The parcel photo attached in the post states that the device shipped is the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and an early bird premium gift box set from Xiaomi is shipped along with the Xiaomi 12S Ultra.

In that case, Xiaomi’s flagship naming convention makes actual sense this time around as from what we have gathered from previous leaks, all 3 models are equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC from Qualcomm, alongside Xiaomi’s first-ever flagship camera setup that is co-engineered with Leica, for all 3 devices in the Xiaomi 12S flagship family.

The Weibo post also shows the marketing materials and invitation cards for the Xiaomi 12S series launch, and it highlights the partnership between Xiaomi and Leica in creating a new era of smartphone photography. All cards have been printed with signatures from the Chairman of Leica, Andreas Kaufmann, and from the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun as well. Xiaomi seems to have spent more on printed marketing this time around for the Xiaomi 12S series too because the amount of cards in one box shown in the Weibo photo seems to be a lot.

Xiaomi is expected to announce the launch date for its Xiaomi 12S series launch event this week. And for more technology news from China, stay tuned to our coverage here at Gizmochina!

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Xiaomi is apparently planning on launching a new series of flagship smartphones soon. This is the Xiaomi 12S series, which will consist of a base and Pro variant. Now, a new leaked has revealed some key specs and storage options for the upcoming devices.

Xiaomi 12S
8GB/128GB
8GB/256GB
12GB/512GB
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Xiaomi 12S Pro
8GB/128GB
8GB/256GB
12GB/512GB
120W
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Xiaomi 12S Pro
8GB/256GB
12GB/512GB
Dimensity 9000

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) June 20, 2022

The news arrives from known tipster Mukul Sharma who shared the information on Twitter. According to @stufflistings, the Chinese tech giant will launch the vanilla Xiaomi 12S model in three storage configurations. This will reportedly include an 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and a top end 12GB + 512GB variant. Furthermore, the high end smartphones will be equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC as well.

Moving to the Pro variant, the Xiaomi 12S Pro will be launched in both a MediaTek Dimensity and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset versions. Talking about the latter first, it will apparently also come in three storage configurations including an 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and a 12GB + 512GB variant. On the other hand, the Dimensity 9000 powered 12S Pro model will only come with 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB storage options.

Notably, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered 12S Pro model could also support an impressive 120W fast charging as well, as per the tipster. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now. We expect more rumors and reports regarding the upcoming series to surface soon, so stick around for more updates.

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Xiaomi is preparing for a supposedly large flagship smartphone launch event next month in July, as the tech giant is reportedly going to launch 4 of their new flagship offerings for H2 2022, which are the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S Pro Dimensity Edition.

And as we are about step into July, the famous Chinese tipster, Digital Chat Station, has once again shared on Weibo that the 4 upcoming Xiaomi flagships have been officially certified and listed on the China MIIT(Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) database, signifying an imminent launch soon. 

The listings do not reveal much as it only confirms that the 4 Xiaomi flagships are 5G-enabled Android flagships that support both standalone and non standalone (SA/NSA) 5G signals and are certified for electronics safety in the country. 

However, in another follow-up Weibo post, Digital Chat Station shared with netizens that for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered Xiaomi flagships launching next month (which includes the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro), the 3 devices will be offered in a 512GB storage option, which is on par with the currently available Redmi K50 Pro powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 SoC which also has a 512GB storage option as well.

No leaks were shared regarding the Xiaomi 12S Pro Dimensity Edition memory configurations but we do know that a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC will power the device.

All 4 of the upcoming unannounced Xiaomi flagships are reportedly coming with Leica-engineered camera setups which is in line with the recent announcement that Xiaomi is partnering with Leica to bring a new era of smartphone photography to the industry. And last month, a real life image of the upcoming Xiaomi 12S flagship showcased the device with a triple camera setup with Leica branding on the top-left of the rear back panel.

Xiaomi’s next major flagship launch event will be held in July, and as we approach summer, Xiaomi is bringing in the heat for the Android flagship competition in 2022.

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The Xiaomi 12S series is rumored to launch later this year. The lineup will be the company’s latest flagship smartphone entries. But prior to any official announcements, the series’ base variant has been spotted on a benchmarking platform.

The Chinese tech giant’s 12S was found listed on GeekBench, which is a popular benchmarking app. Notably, its appearance follows soon after the higher end 12S Pro model was spotted on 3C certification website. Now, the 12S has been listed on GeekBench database, with the 2206123SC model number. Looking at the listing, the device will be equipped with an octa core processor that has four cores clocked at 2.02GHz, three cores with 2.75GHz frequency, and one super core at 3.19GHz.

In other words, we can clearly tell that the chipset in question is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will likely be paired with Adreno 730 GPU. Furthermore, the GeekBench database also lists that smartphone with 12GB of RAM, although, it will likely come with multiple RAM and internal storage configurations. The upcoming Xiaomi 12S will also run on Android 12 OS based MIUI 13 custom skin out of the box, and managed to score 1328 points in single core and 4234 points in multi core tests on GeekBench tests.

Based on the previous sighting on 3C, the Xiaomi 12S will arrive with support for 67W fast charging as well. This is similar to the higher end 12S Pro. Other expected features include, 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50 megapixel primary camera on the back, and possibly Leica branded lens for the rear cameras. This device will likely launch in China soon and likely launch in the global markets soon after.

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Xiaomi 12S series of smartphones, Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi CIVI 2, and Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 are waiting in the pipeline to go official in China. Earlier this week, the Xiaomi 12S Pro’s Dimensity 9000 chipset variant was seen at the 3C certification site. Now, two new devices, namely the Xiaomi 12S and MIX Fold 2 have also bagged 3C certification.

Two new Xiaomi devices are listed in the database of the 3C authority. Speculations are rife that the device with the 2206123SC model number will break cover as the Xiaomi 12S, whereas the other device with 22061218C will debut as the Xiaomi MIX Fold 2.

At the 3C certification site, both Xiaomi phones have surfaced with an MDY-12-EF, which supports up to 67W rapid charging. Unfortunately, the 3C certification has no other information on the specs of both smartphones. The 3C certification is a good hint that the Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 may launch in the next few weeks in China.

The Xiaomi 12S Pro is expected to arrive in Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1v and Dimensity 9000 chipset variants. The latter was recently seen with a 67W charger at the 3C certification site. The 12S Pro is expected to feature an OLED screen with a curved edge design. It may support Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi 12S is said to be its smaller version, which is expected to carry support for an FHD+ resolution. It is likely to feature the SD8+G1 chip.

Codenamed Zizhan, the Xiaomi MIX Fold is expected to arrive with an 8.1-inch foldable screen with LTPO technology, a 6.56-inch cover display, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It will come with other features such as an OIS-assisted triple camera unit, an under-display selfie camera, stylus support, and a big battery.

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Earlier this week, the long-standing collaboration between Huawei and Leica came to an end, and at the same time, the Chinses smartphone giant announced the beginning of its new partnership with the Germany-based camera company.

Now, just days after the official announcement, a leaked image has emerged online revealing that Xiaomi already has a new device with Leica’s camera technology ready to launch at any moment.

The leak comes from a Weibo tipster and reveals a Xiaomi smartphone, allegedly the Xiaomi 12S, with a Leica branding on the camera module. The back panel of the device looks pretty similar to the already launched Xiaomi 12 Pro and the only difference appears to be the Leica branding in place of the “50MP” etched on the camera module.

Leaks state that we could see the first Leica branded Xiaomi flagship launching in June, which also corroborates the earlier leaks stating that the Xiaomi 12S series is scheduled for June. So let’s take a look at the specs and features of the upcoming devices.

Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro Specs (Rumored)

The Xiaomi 12S is said to come with a Full HD+ resolution curved panel featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, centered punch-hole, and will be smaller in size. The device will sport a triple camera setup headlined by a 50-megapixel primary camera. It is expected to come powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.

The Xiaomi 12S Pro on the other hand is expected to offer a 2K display panel and launch with SoC variants. These will likely be the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and the Dimensity 9000 SoC.

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Three new Xiaomi phones, dubbed Xiaomi 12 Ultra, 12S, and 12S Pro, have received approval from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT).

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra, 12S, and 12S Pro appeared on the CMIIT website with model numbers 2203121C, 2206123SC, and 2206122SC. The listing did not shed light on the specifications of the smartphones, however, it is rumored that all three devices will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC.

Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC on May 20, so we can expect these three Xiaomi smartphones to launch sometime in June. The company is yet to make any official announcement regarding the launch of the upcoming smartphones.

Let’s check out the rumored specifications of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, 12S, and 12S Pro.

Xiaomi 12 Ultra Specifications (Rumored)

As per the rumors floating around, Xiaomi 12 Ultra will come with a 6.73″ 2K 120Hz E5 AMOLED display supporting LTPO 2.0 technology. The smartphone will have TSMC-made Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus under the hood and will be fueled by a 4900mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to carry massive improvements in terms of optics. It is reported that the smartphone will feature a 50MP Sony IMX989 primary sensor. The sensor is almost an inch in size. The primary sensor is accompanied by a 48MP telephoto lens with 120x zoom support.

Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro Specifications (Rumored)

It has been recently reported that the Xiaomi 12S will land with a curved edge display offering an FHD+ resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will have a centrally positioned punch-hole, and smaller size.

Xiaomi 12S will feature a triple camera unit on the rear consisting of a 50-megapixel main camera. The device is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus processor.

Talking about the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the device is expected to carry better display hardware, the device will house a 2K display. Previous reports have suggested that the Xiaomi 12S Pro will be launched in SoC variants, first with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ processor and the other with Dimensity 9000 SoC.

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Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Xiaomi 12S series of smartphones. The lineup may probably include two models: the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Pro. Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared key details of an unnamed device. It seems that he may have spilt information about the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro flagships.

According to the tipster, the market will see the arrival of some flagship phones with smaller displays. One of them has a curved edge display that offers an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, a centrally positioned punch-hole, and a friendly size. It appears that the tipster could be talking about the Xiaomi 12S here.

The rear-facing triple camera unit of the Xiaomi 12S will feature a 50-megapixel main camera. The device will be equipped with a new hardware-level algorithm for a better photography experience.

The larger sibling of the same device, which seems to be the Xiaomi 12S Pro, will sport a 2K display. This device may come equipped with some improvements to the display. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset is expected to power the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro smartphones.

A recent report suggested that the Xiaomi 12S Pro may arrive in two CPU variants. The first one could be equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus mobile platform, whereas the second variant could be driven by the Dimensity 9000 SoC. Hence, it appears that the 12S Pro could be Xiaomi’s first flagship powered by a MediaTek chipset.

In related news, three new Xiaomi phones with model numbers 2203121C, 2206123SC, and 2206122SC have bagged CMIIT certification. These devices are expected to launch in China with the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi 12S, and Xiaomi 12S Pro names, respectively.

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As the rumour mill for Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ turns faster, it seems that more leaks have surfaced online regarding Android phone manufacturers opting for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC as their preferred chipset for their upcoming flagships that are planned to launch in the second half of 2022.

So far, it seems that Xiaomi may be the biggest customer for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC as a recent leak shows that the tech giant may have at least 6 upcoming 2022 flagships that will sport the unannounced chipset which is respectively the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold 2, Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro, Redmi K50S Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro.

The leaks come from the team over at Xiaomiui, as the team has discovered several Snapdragon Xiaomi devices that are currently in development, most notably the ones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset, via Xiaomi’s MIUI Internal Source Code. 

The internal source code references a list of devices that are utilising an unannounced SM8475 chipset, in which SM8475 is the codename for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+. The list mentions 5 internal codenamed devices, which can then be traced back to 6 upcoming Xiaomi devices with their respective marketing names that will be sporting the unannounced flagship chipset: 

• Xiaomi 12 UItra (thor)
• Xiaomi Mi MIX FOLD 2 (zizhan)
• Xiaomi 12S (diting)
• Xiaomi 12S Pro (unicorn)
• Xiaomi 12T Pro / Redmi K50S Pro (mayfly)

Out of the 6 devices, the Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to be the brand’s first flagship to sport the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+, as an earlier leaked poster of the Xiaomi 12 Ultra was circulating around in April citing that the device is due to be launched on May 10th. 

Although we have heard the Xiaomi Mi Mix FOLD 2 and Xiaomi 12T Pro popped up in earlier leaks, it seems that Xiaomi still has 2 more flagships, the Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro to launch in 2022, which could provide a very crowded competition in 2022’s Android flagship space.

The reason why the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is so highly anticipated over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is that industry insiders have been hearing that Qualcomm will be switching from Samsung’s 4nm chip fabrication process to TSMC’s 4nm process for its next flagship chip. 

Predictions indicate that the switch to TSMC’s process could lead to higher yields, better power efficiency and lower thermal throttling for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipsets, making it a very attractive prospect for Android phone manufacturers in the market.

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It was reported in March that at least three Xiaomi phones featuring the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset are in the works. Xiaomi 12 Ultra, which is expected to debut in Q2 this year, could be equipped with the SD8G1+. According to a new report by Xiaomiui, the forthcoming flagship phones, named Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro, will arrive with the SD8G1+ chip onboard.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, built by Samsung’s 4nm manufacturing process, is present under the hood of the Xiaomi 12, 12X, and 12 Pro flagship phones. The Taiwan-based TSMC is reportedly manufacturing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus (part number SM8475) with its 4nm process. As the moniker suggests, it could be an overclocked version of the SD8G1.

The SD8G1+ is expected to debut in early May, and the first smartphones powered by the new chip may hit the markets in June. Motorola, Lenovo, Xiaomi, and Samsung are some of the brands that are rumoured to be making phones with the SD8G1+ chip.

The Xiaomi 12S has a “Diting” codename, a 2206123SC model number, and an L3S shortened model number. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 12S Pro has a “Unicom” codename, a 2206122SC model number, and an L2S shortened model number. Unfortunately, the rumor mill is yet to spill information on the specifications of the Xiaomi 12S series.

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A ‘derivative’ of the Xiaomi 12 Pro is under development with model number ‘L2S’ and it will feature the upcoming SM8475 chip, prominent industry insider Digital Chat Station has revealed with a post on Weibo.

L2S is obviously not the final name of the device and the mysterious model is currently undergoing testing, meaning a launch could be expected in the coming months. The phone has been declared a derivative because of its model number — L2S only got an ‘S’ on top of Xiaomi 12 Pro’s L2 official nickname. Some netizens have thus already given the upcoming device an unofficial ‘Xiaomi 12S’ moniker.

While other details about the L2S are still in the dark, we do know that it will be packing a slightly upgraded version of the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that the Xiaomi 12 Pro comes with. The already released 8 Gen 1, codenamed SM8450, uses Samsung’s 4nm manufacturing process and many feel it’s inferior to TMSC’s 4nm process.

On the other hand, the upgraded 8 Gen 1 (SM8475) will likely be built using the TMSC process, meaning it could bring about better performance.

The present version of the chip has already come under fire for alleged overheating and throttling issues, which have even resulted in some really lackluster Geekbench 5 scores — something that the SM8475 will hopefully be improving on.

If the Xiaomi L2S indeed becomes a reality, then it will take the tally up for the Xiaomi 12 series to a total of four models. The series is currently comprised of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Xiaomi 12X, and there’s even an Ultra model in the works.

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