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Xiaomi 12
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Xiaomi 12

Released: 2021, December 28Price: € 179.99 / $ 290.00 / £ 310.00Status: Available. Released 2021, December 31

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 12, MIUI 13
CPUOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 730
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
SAR1.09 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.28 inches, 95.2 cm, 2, (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandXiaomi
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelXiaomi 12
Price€ 179.99 / $ 290.00 / £ 310.00
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsGray, Blue, Purple, Green
Models2201123G, 2201123C
SAR EU0.60 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Single32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2021, December 31
Triple50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF
Weight179 g or 180 g (6.31 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Display896 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International
Charging67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 39 min, 50W wireless, 100% in 53 min, 10W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR, panorama
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Released2021, December 28
Announced2021, December 28
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm (6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~419 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-25.3 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 985115 (v9), GeekBench: 3652 (v5.1), GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Battery (old)Endurance rating 82h
Infrared portYes

Xiaomi 12 Overview

About Xiaomi 12 Xiaomi 12 is another flagship from Xiaomi's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Xiaomi 12 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Xiaomi 12 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Xiaomi 12?

The Xiaomi 12 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Xiaomi 12 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Xiaomi devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Xiaomi 12 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Xiaomi 12 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Xiaomi 12 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Xiaomi 12.