Xiaomi 12X
Compact Snapdragon 870 flagship with the Xiaomi 12 body.
The Xiaomi 12X is a flagship Xiaomi smartphone released Dec 2021, with a launch price of $550. It pairs the Snapdragon 870 with a 6.28" FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, a 50 MP + 13 MP UW + 5 MP tele-macro main camera and a 4500 mAh, 67W + 50W wireless battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 82/100 — The cool, compact Xiaomi 12. Standout strengths: compact 6.28" / 176 g flagship body and imx766 ois + 67w/50w charging. Main trade-off: snapdragon 870 a tier below 8 gen 1.
The cool, compact Xiaomi 12.
Xiaomi 12X shared the compact, premium Xiaomi 12 chassis but swapped the hot 8 Gen 1 for the cool, efficient Snapdragon 870 — keeping the IMX766 OIS camera, wireless charging and Harman Kardon stereo for buyers who prized thermals and size.
Read the full review- Compact 6.28" / 176 g flagship body
- IMX766 OIS + 67W/50W charging
- Cool Snapdragon 870 + Harman Kardon stereo
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Xiaomi 12X compares
| Xiaomi 12X | Galaxy S25 Ultra | POCO F6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 82 | 89 | 82 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 870 | SD 8 Elite | SD 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.28" FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP + 13 MP UW + 5 MP tele-macro | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.6 |
| Battery | 4500 mAh, 67W + 50W wireless | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $550 | $1,299 | $499 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Xiaomi 12X released?
The Xiaomi 12X was released in Dec 2021.
How much does the Xiaomi 12X cost?
The Xiaomi 12X launched at $550 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Xiaomi 12X screen size and type?
The Xiaomi 12X has a 6.28" FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display.
What chipset does the Xiaomi 12X use?
The Xiaomi 12X is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Xiaomi 12X have?
The Xiaomi 12X ships with 8/12 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xiaomi 12X battery capacity?
The Xiaomi 12X has a 4500 mAh, 67W + 50W wireless battery.
What is the Xiaomi 12X main camera?
The Xiaomi 12X has a 50 MP + 13 MP UW + 5 MP tele-macro main camera.
Does the Xiaomi 12X have 5G?
The Xiaomi 12X supports 5G (Yes, sub-6).
How much does the Xiaomi 12X weigh?
The Xiaomi 12X weighs 176 g.
What colours does the Xiaomi 12X come in?
The Xiaomi 12X is available in 3 colours: Gray, Blue, Purple.
Is the Xiaomi 12X worth buying?
Xiaomi 12X shared the compact, premium Xiaomi 12 chassis but swapped the hot 8 Gen 1 for the cool, efficient Snapdragon 870 — keeping the IMX766 OIS camera, wireless charging and Harman Kardon stereo for buyers who prized thermals and size. SpecEagle gives the Xiaomi 12X an editorial score of 82/100.
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