Xiaomi Unveiles New Xiaomi 12S Series Co-engineered with Leica
Chinese consumer electronics maker Xiaomi officially unveiled its new Xiaomi 12S Series “co-engineered with Leica” on June 4. This series is the first of the strategic partnership in imaging technology between Xiaomi and Leica.
The entire series features different imaging systems developed by Xiaomi and Leica together. Each device contains Leica Summicron lenses and supports Leica imaging profiles, all of which aims to empower individuals to express their creativity while retaining the superb look of Leica’s imaging products.
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra “co-engineered with Leica” is the first flagship model to be equipped with two proprietary Xiaomi Surge chips, Xiaomi Surge P1 fast-charging chipset and Xiaomi Surge G1 battery management chipset, offering vast improvements in battery management and overall user experience.
Xiaomi 12S Pro
| Configurations | Xiaomi 12S Pro |
| Dimensions and weight | Leather back: 152.7 x 69.6 x 8.66mm, 179g; Glass back: 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16mm, 204g |
| Display | 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform |
| Memory | 8+128GB; 8+256GB; 12+128GB; 12+512GB |
| Software | MIUI 13, Android 12 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
| Camera | Rear cameras: 50MP main sensor (f/1.9), 50MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2), 50MP camera with 50mm lens (f/1.9) Front cameras: 32MP selfie camera (f/2.4) |
| Color | White, Green, Purple, Black |
| Price | 4,699 – 5,899 yuan ($702 – $881) |
| Battery | 4600mAh, 120W wired and 50W wireless charging thanks to Surge P1 fast-charging chipset |
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
| Configurations | Xiaomi 12S Ultra |
| Dimensions and weight | 163.17 x 74.92 x 9.06mm, 225g |
| Display | 6.73-inch Dolby Vision TrueColor Display, Samsung AMOLED LTPO, 3200 x 1440 resolution |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform |
| Memory | 8GB+256GB; 12GB+256GB; 12GB+512GB |
| Software | MIUI 13, Android 12 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
| Camera | Rear cameras: 50.3MP Sony’s IMX989 1″ sensor (f/1.9), 48MP telephoto (f/4.1), 48MP ultra-wide angle (f/2.2) Front camera: 32MP RGBW Image Sensor |
| Color | Green, Black |
| Price | 5,999 – 6,999 yuan ($896 – $1,046) |
| Battery | 4,860mAh, 67W wired turbo charging, 50W wireless turbo charging |
Xiaomi 12S
| Configurations | Xiaomi 12S |
| Dimensions and weight | Leather back: 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.66mm, 179g; Glass back: 163.6 x 69.9 x 8.16mm, 182g |
| Display | 6.28-inch Dolby Vision TrueColor Display, 2400 x 1080 resolution |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform |
| Memory | 8GB+128GB; 8GB+256GB; 12GB+256GB; 12GB+512GB |
| Software | MIUI 13, Android 12 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
| Camera | Rear cameras: Sony’s IMX707 50MP primary sensor (f/1.9), 13MP ultra-wide angle (f/2.4), 5MP micro lens Front camera: 32MP selfie Sensor (f/2.4) |
| Color | White, Green, Purple, Black |
| Price | 3,999 – 5,199 yuan ($597 – $777) |
| Battery | 4,500mAh battery, 67W wired charging, 50W wireless charging |
Xiaomi also unveiled its 12 Pro Dimensity Edition which is available in two colors – Black and Blue, with two storage variants. The 8GB+128G version is priced at 3,999 yuan ($597), while the 12GB+256GB version is priced at 4,499 yuan ($672).
Mi Band 7 Pro
Xiaomi‘s Mi Band 7 Pro was also released at the conference on June 4. The Pro model straddles the line between smart band and smartwatch. It has a 1.64-inch display, which is wider horizontally than the Mi Band 7 display. Further customizations are available through a rainbow of wrist band colors.
The Mi Band 7 Pro, priced at 380 yuan ($57), has similar features as its regular edition, including all-day heart rate and blood-oxygen tracking. The band comes with 117 exercise modes, including 10 running courses. Additionally, the band is rated for 5ATM water resistance. With a 235mAh battery, the band is expected to last 12 days of regular usage or 6 days of heavy usage.
