Xiaomi 12S

The Redmi Note 12S price in Kenya is KSh 70,000. It has a 6.28 AMOLED, 120Hz flat display. The Redmi Note 12S runs on the Octa-core, Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) processor with 8/12 GB RAM and 128/512GB UFS 2.2 storage. The phone comes in Gray, White, Purple, and Green colours. Buy it in Kenya today at Phoneplace Kenya.

KEY FEATURES

• Inbuilt Storage Space: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
• Battery: 4,500 mAh, 67W wired fast charger.
• Main camera: 50MP + 13MP + 5MP
• Front camera: 32 MP
• Display: 6.28 inches, AMOLED, 120Hz
• Processor: Octa-core, Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
• Connectivity: 5G enabled.
• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green
• OS: Android 12, MIUI 13

Xiaomi 12S PRICE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Brand	Xiaomi
Model	12s
Price	Kes 70,000
Display
Display Type	AMOLED, 68B colours, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, with 1100 nits (peak)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~419 ppi density)
Screen Protector	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Body
Weight	179g
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or eco-leather back, aluminium frame
Dimensions	152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2/8.7mm
Network
Technology	GSM/ CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Brands	Up to 5G
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
Camera
Selfie Camera	Single, 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm camera
Main Camera	·       50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS ·       13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm ·       5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF
Phone System
System	·       Android 12, MIUI 13 OS ·       Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset ·       Octa-core (1×3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU ·       Adreno 730 GPU.
Memory
Inbuilt Memory	·       128GB 8GB RAM ·       256GB 8GB RAM ·       256GB 12GB RAM ·       512GB 12GB RAM
Additional Memory	Not supported
Sensors
	·       Fingerprint (under display, optical) ·       accelerometer ·       gyro ·       proximity ·       compass ·       colour spectrum
Phone Charging
Battery & Charging	·       Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable ·       67W wired fast charging PD3.0, QC4, 1-100% in 42 min ·       50W wireless, 100% in 57 min ·       10W Reverse wireless charging
Phone Colours	·       Gray, White ·       Purple ·       Green

DESIGN AND BUILT

Xiaomi 12S is a large, slim and lightweight device. The ergonomic design and aesthetics make it desirable, elegant and premium to touch and experience. Weighing 179g, it could be considered among the lightest new handsets available on the market in 2023. Its feather-lightweight is complemented by commendable slimness, at 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm or 8.7 mm. Such dimensions and lightweight (Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or eco-leather back, aluminium frame) make the device preferable to many users as it is easy to handle and carry around in the jacket pocket, and trouser pocket or handbag.

The slimness is complemented by the smooth, rounded and curved edges that give the Xiaomi 12S a rather unique, attractive and sexy look. It comes in equally appealing unique and appealing colours (Gray, White, Purple, Green), making it premium and elegant. To complete the design and picture of elegance, class and perfection, Xiaomi is designed with an under-display, optical fingerprint scanner for enhanced security and convenient secure unlocking.

DISPLAY

It features an impressive 1080 x 2400p (resolution), 6.28-inch, AMOLED, 68B colours, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, with 1100 nits (peak) display.  A tamper-proof Corning Gorilla Glass Victus screen protector provides necessary protection to the display from scratches, falls or dust which compromises user optimal user experience.

The high 120Hz refresh rate and ~419 ppi density resolution on the impressive AMOLED display should give you every reason to choose the Xiaomi 12S, for the best browsing, working, chatting and entertainment experience, all on a 6.28-inch screen.

CAMERA

Cameras have become a key feature that defines a handset. Installed on the Xiaomi 12S is a powerful and impressive single, 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm selfie camera. Not only does it score highly when it comes to quality photos, but the 1080p video shots are equally as impressive.

At the rear end, the device packs a triple-set camera comprising of:

• 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS primary camera
• 13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm lens
• 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF sensor

Xiaomi invested in the main camera set up on the handset to not only take professional photo shots of people, places and moments but record up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@1920fps videos, with gyro-EIS support. With the Xiaomi 12S, the user can make use of the awesome and cool features on the camera package to take professional photos and video recordings that will make pros envious. The Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, and panorama form part of the impressive features that if well used, one will reap maximally from owing the Xiaomi 12S

PROCESSING POWER

Xiaomi 12S is a beast when it comes to performance. It runs on Android 12, MIUI 13 OS and is powered by a Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset, which relies on a processing unit pair comprising of an Octa-core (1×3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU and Adreno 730 GPU. With such a powerful processing unit, the user will have no issues playing high-setting games on the phone, multi-tasking and pushing the handset to its limits. The efficiency of the processing unit ensures there is no overheating, lagging or stuttering on the Xiaomi 12S as you take it through the paces.

Cushioning the impressive processing unit and OS for apps is massive inbuilt memory space. Considering the handset does not support additional memory, the inbuilt memory space is quite sufficient. It comprises several options, based on one’s budget, use and preference:

• 128GB 8GB RAM
• 256GB 8GB RAM
• 256GB 12GB RAM
• 512GB 12GB RAM

NETWORK

Xiaomi 12S is 5G enabled, with HSPA, LTE-A, 5G network speed. as a user, you will enjoy fast uploading and downloading speeds as you maximize your time on video content, video chatting, accessing or uploading large files and gaming live.

BATTERY

Installed on the Xiaomi 12s is a powerful 4,500mAh whose performance is optimized by the efficient Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset. The charging system on the handset supports fast charging, with a 67W wired fast charger capable of charging 1-100% of the battery in 42 min coming with the phone. The device supports 10W Reverse wireless charging and has a 50W wireless charging option, capable of 1-100% in 57 min.

PROS AND CONS OF XIAOMI 12S

PROS

• Superior camera specifications and performance
• 8K Video recording
• Gyro-EIS support
• 5G network
• Massive inbuilt memory
• Powerful processor
• AMOLED Display with a high refresh rate
• 1080p resolution
• Impressive battery powering package.

CONS

• Not waterproof
• Highly-priced

VERDICT

Xiaomi 12 S is worth having and using based on the superior processing unit, 8K video recording capabilities and powerful battery-powering package

FAQs

• Is the Xiaomi 12S available in Kenya? It was released to the market on 7^th July 2022.
• What is the retail price of the Xiaomi 12S in Kenya? The handset is currently retailing at Phoneplace for Kes 70,000.
• Is Xiaomi 12S 5G enabled? It supports up to 5G networks.
• Is the Xiaomi 12S waterproof? However, it comes with IP53 which offers dust and splash protection.
• Does the Xiaomi 12S support fast charging? Yes. It comes with 3 charging options:
  3. 67W wired fast charging PD3.0, QC4, 1-100% in 42 min
  4. 50W wireless, 100% in 57 min

• 10W Reverse wireless charging

• What sensors are installed on the Xiaomi 12S?
  1. Fingerprint (under display, optical)
  2. accelerometer

• gyro

1. proximity
2. compass
3. colour spectrum

• Can I take slow-motion videos on the Xiaomi 12S? go to Camera App and open it. Now slide the screen to the left and click on the setting option. You should then choose the Slow-motion option. 
• Is the Xiaomi 12S good for gaming? Yes. The Xiaomi 12s is powered by a Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) chipset with an inbuilt memory of 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 12GB RAM. There is a massive battery of 4,500 mAh which will last long under intensive gaming. it is well-equipped for mid to high-setting gaming.
• What OS is installed on the Xiaomi 12S? Android 12, MIUI 13
• What are the main camera specifications of the Xiaomi 12S?
  1. 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS primary camera
  2. 13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm lens

• 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF sensor.

ALTERNATIVE HANDSETS

• Tecno Phantom X2 Pro
• Tecno Phantom X2
• Huawei Nova 9
• Oppo Reno 8 5G
• Vivo V25 5G.

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