The Xiaomi 12S and the Smart Band 7 Pro are official: Leica cameras and a revolutionary smartwatch

Xiaomi does not stop for a moment the manufacture of devices under its seal and in the event held today it has presented its new family of smartphones called Xiaomi 12S together with the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro.

The technological giant has made real all the rumors that revolved around it during the last month that pointed to the launch of three phones accompanied by a Leica camera, as well as an improved model of the recently announced Xiaomi Smart Band 7. with great detail the information that the Chinese brand has given in its presentation event.

Xiaomi 12S and the Smart Band 7 Pro are official

Xiaomi intends to conquer the high range

The new line of smartphones known as Xiaomi 12S is ready to succeed in the market thanks to a series of groundbreaking specifications, where the partnership with Leica stands out above all for guaranteed photographic results, as it has been one of the most notable facets during the beginning of the presentation. This coupled with the latest generation Qualcomm processors such as the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1, which seeks a unique experience in which performance overflows everywhere. A CPU that ensures a power 10% higher than the original version and that is well above the rest in terms of energy efficiency with a lower consumption of 33%.

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The bosses of the company have also placed great emphasis on the photographic progress that this collaboration entails, affirming that it is an experience never seen before, managing to combine image and telephony in the best possible way. A new way of discovering reality thanks to the ability to collect all the information and reproduce the world as it is. This is possible with the developed sensors, which are designed to collect the maximum light. Properties to offer an optical system of unquestionable quality such as Xioami IA Image Solution.

During the presentation they have shown different tests that show that the Xiaomi 12S series battery lasts longer than the iPhone 13 family in most cases. A trait that is also extrapolated in temperature when running demanding games or applications. In this way they want to demonstrate that the quality of their devices is not far from those of the Cupertino company.

Xiaomi 12S: small but powerful

The little brother of this family is not really little at all. Mainly, because it integrates a 4nm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip as the brain of operations, thus being one of the first devices to boast this processor. On the other hand, its appearance is quite similar to that of the previous Xiaomi 12, although it uses glass to avoid leaving traces to the touch.

As for the curved screen, we find a 6.28-inch AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and FullHD + resolution. Some qualities that are very common in high-end terminals and that guarantee, first of all, an abysmal fluidity when browsing and rendering animations. Likewise, it occupies an essential range of colors to enjoy audiovisual content with a maximum brightness of 1,100 nits.

Xiaomi 12S

But, without a doubt, the differential aspect is its triple camera in cooperation with Leica with the Sony IMX707 sensor , which is made up of a 50 MP main lens, a 13-inch ultra-wide-angle sensor with 123° FOV and a telephoto lens. of 5 MP. At the front for selfies we find a 32 MP camera. The images they have shown show precise colors and lights very close to reality and the image response is much faster with up to 30 shots per second.

On the other hand, it is equipped with a 4,500 mAh battery that far exceeds 24 hours and has fast, wireless and reverse charging support of 67W, 50W and 10W respectively.

Colores Xiaomi 12S

This compact Xiaomi 12S model will be available in black, purple, white and green and has four versions:

  • 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage for 3,999 yuan (571 euros to change).
  • 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage for 4,299 yuan (614.60 euros).
  • 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of space for 4,699 yuan (672 euros).
  • 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of space for 5,199 yuan (743 euros).

Some terminals for which no more information has been given focused on the world market and for now they are only intended for China. We hope that at least some of these models and versions end up arriving in Spain, although there is still time for that.

Xiaomi 12S Pro: ready to champion

As an intermediate model we have the Xiaomi 12S Pro. A phone that introduces obvious improvements over what is established by its younger brother, although it has a certain peculiarity and that is that there are two models available . The first of them integrates the same 4nm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, while the alternative variant boasts a Dimensity 9000 chip, that is, MediaTek‘s most powerful CPU. We will have to wait to see the results, but it is a singular bet.

Xiaomi 12S

The screen of this Pro model remains practically intact, although one of the most outstanding novelties is the 2K resolution of its 6.73-inch screen with MicroLens technology to save energy. An ideal feature for viewing content in stunning detail. Regarding the rest of the features, it also boasts an AMOLED panel with adaptive 120 Hz where brightness gains prominence due to its 1,500 nits.

The section corresponding to autonomy has undergone major changes compared to the original version. First of all, because the battery supports 120W like the Xiaomi 11T Pro and this means that it charges the mobile in a matter of approximately 19 minutes. Wireless charging is identical at 50W and this time there is 10W reversible charging. Its battery in this case is 4,600 mAh and its duration is even greater than that of the previous case.

Xiaomi 12S

This Xiaomi 12S Pro incorporates the same 50 MP main camera with a 24mm focal length ideal for portraits and that uses the new Sony sensor known as IMX707. However, as is obvious, it brings certain improvements as far as the rest of the lenses are concerned, such as the 50 MP ultra wide angle with 115 ° and 50 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.

The arrival of this smartphone will be produced using the same four colors as the previous model and will also have several versions:

  • 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage for 4,699 yuan (672 euros at the exchange rate).
  • 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage for 4,999 yuan (715 euros).
  • 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage for 5,399 yuan (772 euros).
  • 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage for 5,899 yuan (843.50 euros).

On the other hand, the company has announced a variant of the Pro model with a Dimensity 9000+ chip where power stands out above all else. Although it is true that it maintains most of the specifications without any change, but we appreciate a clear improvement of the battery with 5,160 mAh for a longer duration. The price of this Dimensity version is as follows:

  • 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage: 3,999 yuan 571 euros)
  • 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage: 4,499 yuan (665 euros).

Xiaomi 12S Ultra: worthy candidate for mobile of the year

The family giant comes along with some features that make it one of the great smartphones of 2022 and possibly of recent years. That giant camera module promises results that aspire to compete with Apple‘s future iPhone 14 and surpass the previous Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. A battle worth seeing first hand.

Again, the one in charge of providing power to the phone is a 4nm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, so performance is a guaranteed aspect in all models. To this we must add its LPDDR5 RAM memory with UFS 3.1 transfer standard to enjoy maximum speed.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

The screen is characterized by its similarity to the previous model with identical qualities both in size and performance. This also has an AMOLED panel with adaptive refresh rate and 2K resolution. Also playing an important role is compatibility with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ technology, as well as Harman/Kardon’s trademark audio.

What makes this Xiaomi 12S Ultra different is its huge dual-LED flash camera module that uses a Sony IMX989 sensor in its 50 MP main lens with optical stabilization. This is accompanied by a 48 MP ultra wide angle along with a 48 MP telephoto lens with 5x zoom. A phone that feels like a camera. In this sense, it is worth noting that this sensor is the one that collects the most information per inch in the image and that it allows 8K recording. It is the first Android phone with Dolby Vision for its camera and HyperOIS technology for perfect stabilization.

Xiaomi 12S Ultra

It is also important to mention its careful design with a 23-carat gold ring on its module and a rough finish to prevent fingerprints and provide a premium look that is resistant to dirt and shock. Not to mention that it is IP68 certified to show resistance to water and dust.

For fast charging, it is equipped with a battery management chip developed by Xiaomi itself and called P1. A feature that helps accurately measure both battery and charge life. Its power is 4,860 mAh to offer up to more than a day of use even with such consumption capacities. It should be noted that fast charging is not that impressive and stays at 67W fast charging , 50W wireless and 10W reverse charging.

Unlike previous versions, it will only be available in two colors (black and green) and the available versions are:

  • 8GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage: 5,999 yuan (856 euros to change).
  • 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage: 6,499 yuan (929.30 euros).
  • 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage: 6,999 yuan (1,000 euros).

A groundbreaking smartwatch

Less than a month ago, the new activity bracelet called Xiaomi Smart Band 7 landed in Spain. A launch that brought with it a series of improvements over the previous model, such as greater autonomy, larger screen and a much larger number of sports modalities , but nevertheless made us want something more.

Now the qualities have been improved with the appearance of the new model known as Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro . A device that leaves behind its oval appearance to bet on an aesthetic more similar to that of a smartwatch. It stands out how easy it is to change the straps and be able to change the style in a few seconds.

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The most important thing about this watch, apart from the design, is the integration of the Always On Display mode, which will adapt to the configuration, so that you can see the time at all times just by looking at your wrist. It also integrates GPS , so that we can go for a run without carrying the mobile with us. By offering us GPS, it has many more functions designed for sports, reaching 117 training modes, making it one of the best equipped smartwatches for it.

The price is 399 yuan, which in exchange is approximately 60 euros. However, this bracelet is only launched in China for now, we will have to wait to confirm if it ends up arriving in Spain.