Introduction
Xiaomi 12S Pro is one of the members of the flagship 12S-series that consists of smartphones like - the Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Ultra. It is the mid-year refresh of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and brings a few upgrades. For instance, the smartphone features the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and camera system co-engineered with Leica.
This post will dive deep into Xiaomi 12S Pro’s specifications and features. We’ll also discuss the phone's availability and expected rice in Nepal. So, without any further ado, let’s get started.
Xiaomi 12S Pro Specifications and Features
Performance
One of the major upgrades on the Xiaomi 12S Pro is the processor. It features the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, which is the upgraded version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 built using the TSMC 4nm process. Moreover, the new chip brings 30% better power efficiency and improves CPU and GPU performance by 10%.
Leica Camera
For optics, Xiaomi 12S Pro features the same three 50-megapixel rear cameras as the 12 Pro. The primary shooter is a 50MP Sony IMX707 sensor with support for pixel-binning and OIS. Similarly, the other two sensors are a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP telephoto sensor.
The upgrade in Xiaomi 12S Pro’s camera comes with a partnership with Leica. The smartphone now has Leica’s professional optical lenses on top of the sensors. Besides, the collaboration also brings two new photographic styles - "Leica Authentic” and "Leica Vibrant.” Furthermore, you get Leica filters like Leica Vivid, Leica Natural, Leica Monochrome, and Leica Monochrome HC.
Other Features
Apart from Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and Leica optics, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is identical to the 12 Pro. You get the same 6.73-inch E5 AMOLED display with 2k resolutions and a 120Hz refresh rate. Likewise, there’s a 4600mAh battery with support for 120W wired charging, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
Other key specifications of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are in the table below:
| Body | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16mm, 204g |
| Display | 6.73-inch E5 LTPO 2.0 AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1500 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | WQHD+ (3200 x 1440 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) |
| RAM | up to 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | up to 512GB UFS 3.1 |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Back Camera |
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| Front Camera | 32MP, f/2.4 (punch-hole notch) |
| Connectivity | 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6 Plus, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Sensor | Fingerprint (in-display), Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Proximity |
| Battery | 4600mAh, 120W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging |
| Colors | Black, Purple, Field Green, Whiite |
Xiaomi 12S Pro Price and Availability
Talking about Xiaomi 12S Pro Price, the device starts at CNY 4,699 (~$700) for the base 8/128GB model. Likewise, the price goes all the way up to CNY 5,899 (~$879) for the top 12/512GB variant.
Xiaomi has not provided any details on the global availability of the 12S Pro. However, if the Xiaomi 12S Pro launches in Nepal, we expect the price to start around Rs.1,02,000.
| Xiaomi 12S Pro | Price in China | Price in Nepal [Expected] |
| 8/128GB | CNY 4,699 | Rs.1,02,000 |
| 8/256GB | CNY 4,999 | Rs.1,08,000 |
| 12/256GB | CNY 5,399 | Rs.1,18,000 |
| 12/512GB | CNY 5,899 | Rs.1,22,000 |
Conclusion
To conclude, Xiaomi’s 12S Pro is a mid-year refresh of the Xiaomi 12 Pro. This new flagship brings a powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and Leica camera system, the only upgrades compared to the 12 Pro.
Here, we’ve mentioned the Xiaomi 12S Pro’s specifications and features. We’ve also discussed the phone's pricing and availability in the Nepalese market. I hope you found the article helpful.
