Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Xiaomi 12
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the Xiaomi 12, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $227 | $272 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.28 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 167 g | 179 g |
| Released | Feb 2022 | Dec 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S22 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 12 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 12 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S22 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1100 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.28 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (Global) or Exynos 2200 (Europe) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - Exynos 2200; Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) - Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Xclipse 920 (Exynos) or Adreno 730 (Snapdragon) | Adreno 730 |
| OS | — | Android 12, MIUI 13 (upgradable) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM (UFS 3.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video | 50 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 |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 67W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless, Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 4+ |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 179g (glass) or 180g (eco-leather) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5 or frosted glass) or eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water Resistance | — | No official IP rating |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, February 09 | 2021, December 28 |
| Status | Released 2022, February 25 | Available. Released 2021, December 31 |
| OS at Launch | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Xiaomi 12?
Xiaomi 12 — 3,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S22 versus 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi 12.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Xiaomi 12?
Samsung Galaxy S22 — 167 g for the Samsung Galaxy S22 versus 179 g for the Xiaomi 12.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S22 or Xiaomi 12?
Samsung Galaxy S22 — Feb 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S22 versus Dec 2021 for the Xiaomi 12.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 or the Xiaomi 12 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S22 8/10 and the Xiaomi 12 7/10.