The new Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro are already officially presented in China. and they come with very interesting news. Smartphones have a familiar design, clearly inherited from the 12 and 12 Pro, but with some features that make them stand out in their own right. They may not be revolutionary, but they retain the essence of what an Asian brand usually gives us.
The most important elements of the new Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro are the camera and processor. In the first section, we find that the rear module has a Leica signatureone of the most famous companies in the global photography industry.
This means that users will be able to take advantage of a photo mode specially developed by Xiaomi in collaboration with Leica. The results of this alliance will be especially appreciated in image processing, promising to take full advantage of the triple rear camera configuration found on both models.
The second section presents Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro. new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It delivers 30 percent power optimization as well as faster Adreno GPU performance compared to its predecessor.
Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro: Key Specifications
| Xiaomi 12C | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
| Screen | 6.28″ AMOLED screen (2400 x 1080) with 120Hz refresh rate | 6.73″ AMOLED (LTPO 2.0) with 120Hz refresh rate |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with Adreno 730 GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with Adreno 730 GPU |
| storage | 128, 256 or 512 GB (UFS 3.1) | 128, 256 or 512 GB (UFS 3.1) |
| RAM | 8 or 12 GB (LPDDR5) | 8 or 12 GB (LPDDR5) |
| rear camera | 50 MP main sensor; 13MP ultra wide and 5MP tele macro. Developed in collaboration with Leica. | 50 MP main sensor; 50MP ultra wide and 50MP telephoto. Developed in collaboration with Leica. |
| Front-camera | 32 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Audio | Stereo speakers developed in collaboration with Harman Kardon. | Stereo speakers developed in collaboration with Harman Kardon. |
| connectivity | WiFi 6, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC; USB-C port | WiFi 6, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC; USB-C port |
| Drums | 4500mAh, supports fast charging up to 67W, supports wireless charging up to 50W and reverse wireless charging up to 10W. | 4600mAh, supports fast charging up to 120W, and also supports wireless charging up to 50W and reverse wireless charging up to 10W. |
| Dimensions and weight | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16mm; 180 grams. |
163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16mm; 204 grams |
Cooperation with Leica is the strongest point of the new Xiaomi phones.
As we mentioned, one of the most important aspects of the new Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro is the collaboration with Leica for camera development, which is also seen in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. For the general public, the fruits of this alliance will be seen in the “Leica modes” they will find in these devices when taking pictures.
In particular, we are talking about two modes: Leica AuthenticLook D Bright image of Leica. According to the Chinese company, both modes will give users “more creative freedom” when playing as photographers. And they promise that the photos will have an aesthetic identical to that which can be obtained with a camera from a well-known German company.
Price and availability of the new Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro
At the moment, the new Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro have been released to the Chinese market. No details have been released about its availability in other parts of the world, although it is possible that there will be news in the coming months. Both phones will be available in the same colors: black, purple, green and white.
These are official prices in yuan, also expressed in euros at the official exchange rate.
| RAM + storage | Xiaomi 12C | Xiaomi 12S Pro |
| 8 GB + 128 GB | 3999 yuan (571.7 euros) | 4699 yuan (671.8 euros) |
| 8 GB + 256 GB | 4299 yuan (614.6 euros) | 4999 yuan (714.7 euros) |
| 12 GB + 256 GB | 4699 yuan (671.8 euros) | 5399 yuan (771.8 euros) |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | 5199 yuan (743.3 euros) | 5899 yuan (843.3 euros) |
Source: Hiper Textual
