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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 81 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 12 | Android 12 |
| 2021-12-28 | -- |
| 6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 inches | -- |
| 6.31 ounces | -- |
| Black, Blue, Green and Pink | Black and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Ceramic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 3200 x 1440 pixels |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 418 pixels per inch | 524 pixels per inch |
| 1100 cd/m2 brightness | 1500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset |
| processor | processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 730 GPU | Adreno 730 GPU |
| 6.21 | 6.21 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 50.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 50.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 24.00mm focal length |
| 0.64 inches (1/1.56") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (1920 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 12.54 | 12.32 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 4800mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 6.64 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a little bit better than Xiaomi 12, with an 81 score against 78.8. These devices work with the same Android 12 OS (Operating System). The Xiaomi 12S Ultra construction is much thinner and notably lighter than the Xiaomi 12. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra counts with a little sharper screen than Xiaomi 12, because it has more brightness, a greater amount of pixels per inch in the display, a bit bigger display and a higher resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels.
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra's processor is just as good as Xiaomi 12's processor, both have the same RAM memory amount and 8 cpu cores. Xiaomi 12S Ultra features a much bigger memory capacity for games and applications than Xiaomi 12, because it has 128 GB more internal storage capacity. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra counts with a little better battery duration than Xiaomi 12, because it has 4800mAh of battery capacity.
The Xiaomi 12 takes a little bit better photos and videos than Xiaomi 12S Ultra, and although they both have the same video resolution, the same 24 frames per second video frame rate and a 50 mega-pixels back-facing camera, the Xiaomi 12 also has a lot larger back camera sensor providing a way higher image quality and a bigger aperture to capture better captures and videos in low-light situations.
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