Biggest Smartphone Surprise of 2022! | Xiaomi 12 Review

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Reviewing the Xiaomi 12 smartphone (global edition), which boasts better battery life and a more compact form vs the pricey Pro model. I've been testing out the camera tech, doing lots of gaming and using the Xiaomi 12 as my personal phone for over a week now. Here's my final verdict on one of the best - or at least my favourite - Android blowers of 2022.
That camera tech has been scaled back versus the Pro but you can still expect excellent tracking and HDR performance. Sony's IMX766 sensor is good enough for the Oppo Find X5 Pro and it's certainly good enough for the Xiaomi 12, although Oppo's phone is superior in low light.
This beefcake doesn't compromise when it comes to performance, so gaming on the likes of Genshin Impact and PubG is a silky experience. Helped considerably by the impressive cooling tech. Meanwhile the Xiaomi 12 boasts the best battery life of this family.
Add in a crisp and punchy AMOLED screen, respectable stereo speaker setup and MiUI 13 UI and wrap it all in a sleek compact frame. That's this handset in a nutshell. Not perfect by any means, but one of the smartphones I've most enjoyed so far in 2022.
Xiaomi 12 Review Chapters:
0:00 - Blah blah
1:04 - Design
3:04 - MiUI 13 & features
4:35 - Display & audio
6:18 - Performance & gaming
7:19 - Battery life
8:10 - Cameras
10:45 - Verdict

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  • @jamescassar5348
    @jamescassar53482 жыл бұрын

    This channel should be used in English majors to illustrate how diverse the language really is. Honestly, the script is fun, descriptive and very well written. Top bloke this guy is

  • @backdoorbursta2866

    @backdoorbursta2866

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s a Geordie, say no more.

  • @affanlego121099

    @affanlego121099

    2 жыл бұрын

    been thinking so long how to praise him, "top bloke" it is, short yet representing

  • @DeneF

    @DeneF

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whilst I love the videos for their education about all the gadgets, I can only sort of agree. Yes, it shows the diversity of the amazing English language but many of his expressions are clichéd if you are a northerner.

  • @backdoorbursta2866

    @backdoorbursta2866

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DeneF is that not the whole point of what he does ffs.

  • @SSRX998

    @SSRX998

    2 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't agree more

  • @patrickparziale5898
    @patrickparziale58982 жыл бұрын

    I really like this guy, my friend has been looking for a new phone and I happened to come across this video. He is very honest and I like the all of the detail on the phone and how he goes over how the phone shines and how the phone maybe isn’t as good. Honesty is key when doing tech reviews. I look forward to seeing more from him. Great job my friend.

  • @Amelia-vk4jt

    @Amelia-vk4jt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ditto love that he just uses like basic language to explain things and compares it to the average everyday user experiences Unlike videos that blast you with stats and cool features that'll you'll probably never use anyway

  • @mpore14
    @mpore142 жыл бұрын

    I had to login to my account to comment this - this guy is so good. Funny, entertaining, direct and not trying hard. Very clever script and fuckin amazing review! Great job

  • @davidvandewater1402
    @davidvandewater14022 жыл бұрын

    Love to watch your reviews. Very helpful. Thanks... 👍

  • @gamerooo6608
    @gamerooo66082 жыл бұрын

    Love hearing your voice. Cheers on the way to your mill subs

  • @RigelGalvan
    @RigelGalvan2 жыл бұрын

    Man, I just love your selection of background anime images. Sometimes I just watch your reviews for that :3. Keep it up

  • @ShandesPresents

    @ShandesPresents

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha same, his homescreens always look so good!

  • @annabrickstock
    @annabrickstock Жыл бұрын

    love this hcannel it's great seeing a british tech youtuber who's found a lot of success

  • @rebeccaezeogu112
    @rebeccaezeogu1122 жыл бұрын

    I just don't know why I love your videos. Especially the thumbnails

  • @grumpyoldben
    @grumpyoldben2 жыл бұрын

    Great to see ‘The Sparks Brother’ footage … clearly a man of great musical taste 😎

  • @AlexLopez-eu1jw
    @AlexLopez-eu1jw2 жыл бұрын

    I would have never have thought you jammed "Enterprise Earth?!" That's awesome man! You have a killer variety of taste. Cheers man

  • @captainpainkiller
    @captainpainkiller2 жыл бұрын

    Best smartphone Review I've seen thus far in 2022 - hats off man! You've got a new subscriber and I've just bought my new device :) Can't wait to lay my hands on it 😁

  • @sudipchatterjee
    @sudipchatterjee2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review! Thanks!

  • @TheRiko83
    @TheRiko832 жыл бұрын

    shows how diverse you are you don't just review all the heavy hitters but you also show the underdogs and cover all segments keep up the great work Chris 👍🏻

  • @ApostolisPapadopoulos-lg9pi
    @ApostolisPapadopoulos-lg9pi Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic presentation well organised, enjoyed all of the information he shared on the video!

  • @GuessWhat107
    @GuessWhat1072 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bringing the full Review after the Unboxing. That's continuity and consistency. This phone is very enticing and I have my eyes set on it. Damn the Find X 5 pro, OnePlus 10 pro and even this one's Pro sibling.

  • @martijntjuh1000
    @martijntjuh10002 жыл бұрын

    Good channel and it has to be said sarcasm makes it more fun keep it up!

  • @ETS186
    @ETS1862 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I just realized you fixed your Xiaomi pronunciation! Brits normally pronounce it "Zeeaomi" instead of "Sheaomi". Good job and great vid!

  • @MaDFroG88
    @MaDFroG882 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review!

  • @suehavers9457
    @suehavers94572 жыл бұрын

    Love your Videos.... your so funny man. Always get a honest, & informative review. 10/10 Keep Up the Good Work. & Thank You. ❤️💙💯🤗😂💯👍🥂🍺

  • @Matt-kf4ec
    @Matt-kf4ec2 жыл бұрын

    Your cat looks so lovely; glad I found your very useful channel; greetings from Germany.

  • @ramansharif2765
    @ramansharif27652 жыл бұрын

    The camera is really looking amazing!!! Wow

  • @mdraselmondol2882
    @mdraselmondol28822 жыл бұрын

    awesome review thank you very much ❤️❤️

  • @arvinbalagtas5382
    @arvinbalagtas53822 жыл бұрын

    The best Android phones reviews and best anime wallpapers cheers 🥂

  • @jhwx88
    @jhwx882 жыл бұрын

    Best review thanks!

  • @SlayeR-73_93
    @SlayeR-73_932 жыл бұрын

    Finally the rem wallpaper which i have been using it for a week🔥🔥

  • @stansteenwijk1897
    @stansteenwijk18972 жыл бұрын

    I choose this phone to and did my research. Thanks btw. Great phone love it!

  • @davidadams5116
    @davidadams51162 жыл бұрын

    Just bought this off an eBay seller who had 10 of them. Brand new with charger and lead but no box. £499 Inc postage. They can keep the box at this price. It is a brilliant phone and battery life is amazing and it is lovely to hold after all the ridiculous sizes they keep bringing out. Fits in every pocket without falling out. Well happy

  • @ulysses4989

    @ulysses4989

    Жыл бұрын

    Mi are doing a £100 off coupon on this phone. Really loses its value huh

  • @thepapnmapn6733

    @thepapnmapn6733

    Жыл бұрын

    i just bought it for 350 euros brand new boxed

  • @LightSaber12345

    @LightSaber12345

    3 ай бұрын

    Got it from some guy on eBay for £280. Brand new - open but never used. I wish they sold the 12S globally instead. Would switch to that instantly.

  • @generaln.gabriel1240
    @generaln.gabriel12402 жыл бұрын

    Xiaomi 12 is the most appropriate upgrade from a s10 or s20 ( standard models )

  • @zebbyy750
    @zebbyy7502 жыл бұрын

    changed my mind half a dozen times of what phone to go for think this is the one

  • @suseke6813
    @suseke68132 жыл бұрын

    Nice videos bro thanks for the videos

  • @barrybarrontv
    @barrybarrontv2 жыл бұрын

    Do you think the xiaomi 12x will hit UK shores? Or xiaomi 12 the best wel get?

  • @nuttyproductions7745
    @nuttyproductions7745 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Chris, just want to know if this phone can find and connect properly with public WiFi hotspots?

  • @donalnotdonald
    @donalnotdonald2 жыл бұрын

    This is the one I've been waiting for mate, sold! 💸💸

  • @PRASHANTSHARMA-ni8cx
    @PRASHANTSHARMA-ni8cx2 жыл бұрын

    great video can u pls tell me how to get wallpapers used in this video😅

  • @ThienNguyen-cs3ie
    @ThienNguyen-cs3ie2 жыл бұрын

    After look at the audio score of this one on dxomark, i decided to keep using the mi10s since mi10s is still outstanding in audio compare to mi12 or mi12 pro

  • @phillipstewart2031

    @phillipstewart2031

    2 жыл бұрын

    New processor’s

  • @ssekisambusulaiman4192
    @ssekisambusulaiman41922 жыл бұрын

    I love the caved edges 🥰

  • @Dexterity_Boost
    @Dexterity_Boost2 жыл бұрын

    You have the best anime wallpapers ever… please link some in the description i would love to also have some too lol

  • @efootballtube
    @efootballtube2 жыл бұрын

    May God reach you 1 000 000 subscribers soon.

  • @DeusaRem
    @DeusaRem2 жыл бұрын

    You put Rem in the thumbnail, get my like and subscribe!

  • @kodfish1985
    @kodfish1985 Жыл бұрын

    Thinking of this. Great video

  • @SJ-eu7em
    @SJ-eu7em2 жыл бұрын

    Apparently big issue with internal lens fogging at least the Chinese versions as it was not IP certified ...

  • @athenatan1300
    @athenatan13002 жыл бұрын

    is the proximity sensor working well ? xiaomi has issues with it

  • @TheFunkymonkeyUK
    @TheFunkymonkeyUK2 жыл бұрын

    Whats your daily driver? I have a Huawei mate 10 pro and cant decide what to pick up

  • @_xtain7605
    @_xtain76052 жыл бұрын

    Where you get your wallpapers from?

  • @ohjaetzen
    @ohjaetzen2 жыл бұрын

    Still using my M10, wondering if i should upgrade. Also, where do you get your wallpapers?

  • @dvdv8197
    @dvdv81972 жыл бұрын

    *Techspurt full of admiration for Xiaomi 12* - Meh. *Flips the phone and sees the huge camera* - WOWWWW!!!! 😍😍😍😍

  • @user-fh2zi2lf9q
    @user-fh2zi2lf9q2 жыл бұрын

    It looks like a deadly high-end camera, I was just a little taken aback that the screen spilled to the sides, and that the camera on the back was just that big. Interests him against the regular Galaxy s22.

  • @paidimarryprithvirakshaksh8153
    @paidimarryprithvirakshaksh81532 жыл бұрын

    The wallpapers you use are awesome. Can you please provide the source from where we can get them?

  • @sportsandvellogs7234
    @sportsandvellogs72342 жыл бұрын

    You are the best reviewers on the youtube channel

  • @loucipher7782
    @loucipher77822 жыл бұрын

    this mini beast will be my main phone next year lmfao eyeing at the little bugger's price tag

  • @tinahocean8120
    @tinahocean81202 жыл бұрын

    Am surprised how to this phone looks on vid bro🤯🤯🤯💥💥💥

  • @kurtpeeters8892
    @kurtpeeters88922 жыл бұрын

    This channel deserves a Stella Artois sponsorship 😁

  • @samanthajeffriespetrie5452
    @samanthajeffriespetrie5452 Жыл бұрын

    got a one plus pro8 upgrade overdue , do I go for one plus or Xiaomi ? I am only interested in the camera ? 🙏🏼

  • @conor-_C
    @conor-_C Жыл бұрын

    atleast now i know how to say it ha, nice review gave a sub. how would u compare this to top samsung ?

  • @TheTburns359
    @TheTburns3592 жыл бұрын

    Can someone help me out, I have the P30 Pro and I am stuck between getting the Oppo Find x5 or the Xiaomi 12... Any advice/help?

  • @wu1908
    @wu19082 жыл бұрын

    Was wondering, how do you all switch daily drivers for reviews so seamlessly? Cause just installing the apps is simple, but who has time for all the customizations in individual apps T.T

  • @mayles25
    @mayles252 жыл бұрын

    Pleaseee can you do a review of Oppo find X5 (not pro). Very few reviews on KZread and it's likely to be a real contender to the Pro.

  • @anjorinabdullaheniola9289
    @anjorinabdullaheniola92892 жыл бұрын

    You have reviewed several Xiaomi/Redmi budget devices. Which would you say has the best camera for photo and video? I want to make a purchase and camera is top priority

  • @bustercolin7507
    @bustercolin75072 жыл бұрын

    Do you get regular software updates to fix bugs with miui?

  • @erincvarol4888
    @erincvarol48882 жыл бұрын

    that's a bliss finding a phone under 6.5 inches with a strong chipset, battery, ram, and camera...finally a proper phone to buy..thanks for the review

  • @omiunugreat
    @omiunugreat2 жыл бұрын

    Where do you get your wallpaper? They are very nice

  • @mauzawa
    @mauzawa Жыл бұрын

    is it still possible to use wired earphones if I get an adapter for the phone? also does anyone know what the process of importing pictures and videos from the phone to the computer is like, and also what format the files are? I'm very interested in this phone, I really like to take photos and record stuff but I need to be able to move them over to my computer so I can use them for youtube videos

  • @ashkan1507
    @ashkan15072 жыл бұрын

    Actually Chris, the display is 12-bit colour tuned if I'm not wrong.

  • @JOHNWILLIAMS-yw5iv
    @JOHNWILLIAMS-yw5iv2 жыл бұрын

    Bought it. Can't wait. Shipping from china.

  • @jdn4620
    @jdn46202 жыл бұрын

    @ tech spurt. I am a big fan and have been watching you for some time now. Please could you review the ticwatch pro s as every review I search up isn't great but I know you won't let me down. Thank you

  • @gordy3714
    @gordy37142 жыл бұрын

    Chris what is the most premium device to hold £300 and under. Cheers

  • @maritjansen9802
    @maritjansen98022 жыл бұрын

    Will you also be reviewing the 12X? That's supposed to be even more power efficient because of its 870 chipset.

  • @genin69
    @genin69 Жыл бұрын

    Was hoping for some actual specs on the video features, resolutions and fps per video resolution. where can I get that info?

  • @DC-jf8pl
    @DC-jf8pl Жыл бұрын

    Which one would you recommend between Xiaomi 12 and pixel 7? Cheers

  • @carolvile5584
    @carolvile55842 жыл бұрын

    I think you nearly sold me on this one (despite my empty box experience last time I fancied a Xiaomi - hence the Oppo Reno2 on contract I got) until you said no zoom lens. I've gone sim only with my cracked back Oppo because I can't decide.

  • @sportsandvellogs7234
    @sportsandvellogs72342 жыл бұрын

    Good information video about the phone 📱

  • @siraj_jr_
    @siraj_jr_2 жыл бұрын

    Top 5 of my favorite tech reviewers

  • @ROYALJAKE
    @ROYALJAKE2 жыл бұрын

    Thanx for that! Anyone got an idea about hou this phone works with Android Auto? Are there issues or does it run just fine on the 12?

  • @HukeLussey
    @HukeLussey2 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know if there's any issues with notifications coming through? Seem to remember this being an issue with other Xiaomis

  • @WarisAmirMohammad
    @WarisAmirMohammad2 жыл бұрын

    It's a hair's width taller and 5mm narrower than my old and beloved Mix 2s, I agree with you it's relatively compact

  • @maaalene

    @maaalene

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same! Still using the mi mix 2s as my main phone. Unfortunately it seems like the battery is similarly bad on the 12 as on my 4 year old phone. Otherwise I would buy it immediately

  • @Flash363
    @Flash3632 жыл бұрын

    How many hrs of SOT did you get on 5G?

  • @aaryan_wagh125
    @aaryan_wagh1252 жыл бұрын

    can we shoot raw video with 12 or 12x camera??

  • @nickfoxy
    @nickfoxy2 жыл бұрын

    All great Chris but sadly still not available in Blighty. Why is that, if Xiaomi want market share they should get it on Amazon before the S22 appears (which is still not easily available either).

  • @kornar
    @kornar2 жыл бұрын

    6.3 is still bloody huge. I've decided to go for iOS this year because Apple offers the iPhone 13 mini. Sadly it does not seem like we are getting another mini device in the future. So I hope Samsung will keep making that lovely S-Series devices with a 6 inch screen.

  • @gladiator_muslims

    @gladiator_muslims

    2 жыл бұрын

    12x is smaller

  • @StealthFX9

    @StealthFX9

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gladiator_muslims Mi 12X has exactly the same dimensions as Mi 12. Both are a slightly larger than the iPhone 13 mini...

  • @thecelestialstarship

    @thecelestialstarship

    9 ай бұрын

    Keep in mind, the Galaxy S22 is actually wider than the Xiaomi 12 (barely, though) So they're both just as good for one-handed use as each other (even tho the Xiaomi is 6.28" & S22 is 6.1") - it's just that the Mi is a bit taller But also yeah the iPhone mini is indeed way smaller than either of them

  • @hgos7211
    @hgos72112 жыл бұрын

    Want to see you compare it with the Xiaomi 12X😀 Both very similar spec wise but with a lower price.

  • @ladypenelope8974
    @ladypenelope89742 жыл бұрын

    I'm still using my M11 which is a lovely phone.

  • @MiniGamerD-dv4od
    @MiniGamerD-dv4od2 жыл бұрын

    Cant decide between Xiaomi 12 and Realme Gt2 pro. Any tips? Thanks!

  • @KhanyanGor
    @KhanyanGor2 жыл бұрын

    how many hours of sot you get on average during the day?

  • @DeusaRem
    @DeusaRem2 жыл бұрын

    Man of culture there in the video!

  • @emregocmen9562
    @emregocmen95622 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I've bought the phone a few days ago and waiting for it to get delivered to my home. I have seen many people complaining about the phone not having IP68 and some other little things. Thanks to your video it confirms it for me that the phone is for sure worth a buy! I managed to get 400EURO discount on it. The price of the phone is 899EURO and I've bought it for 499EURO in my country.

  • @Pedro-op6zj

    @Pedro-op6zj

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please share your thoughts after you get it. I'm thinking about buying it, my only concerns are if the heating issue is still there like in the chinese version and about MiUI. Hopefully it's improved from the previous versions

  • @emregocmen9562

    @emregocmen9562

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Pedro-op6zj Will do. I am getting the Global/EU version; so normally all those issues should've been mostly fixed via software updates. I am coming from a Sony Xperia XZ Premium (5-6 year old phone) so I'm hoping for really great upgrade results.

  • @manwell235

    @manwell235

    2 жыл бұрын

    That price is incredible. From what I have read and personally experienced, the Mi flagship lineup have at least IP53 rating. Not really good for a swim, but can definitely get through rain like what I did with my Mi 9

  • @vladmihai306

    @vladmihai306

    2 жыл бұрын

    frankly that should be the correct price, about 500 bucks, not 900.

  • @emregocmen9562

    @emregocmen9562

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vladmihai306 I gladly agree. If I had to buy it for 900EUR, I would have not bought it personally.

  • @impinas
    @impinas2 жыл бұрын

    I really like this phone mostly because it is not huge. Honestly though, I would prefer a telephoto lans from the realistically useless macro one.

  • @animeshorts1860
    @animeshorts1860 Жыл бұрын

    He's so bloody honest,

  • @samwise1202
    @samwise12022 жыл бұрын

    How many streaming services do you have? 5 at least

  • @dalton6173
    @dalton61732 жыл бұрын

    I actually buy a headphone jack plug (and charger plug although often lose them or forget to put them back in because I actually have to charge my phone with a cable+ it's more efficient) although the headphone jack plug never leaves the phone as long as it is my phone.

  • @jjjbossjjj
    @jjjbossjjj2 жыл бұрын

    Hi how many hours of screen on time do u get daily?

  • @Calocarv
    @Calocarv2 жыл бұрын

    Does this phone have a physical notification led for missed calls, messages?

  • @kodaph
    @kodaph Жыл бұрын

    Hi, what color is this?

  • @lisebrndgaardberg3569
    @lisebrndgaardberg35692 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great review. I have bought the global Xiaomi 12, and overall I am happy about it, but I have a few questions - perhaps some of you wise people have answeres. Netflix - why does this app doesn't work? The same with Google Pay? It is installed but it won't work?

  • @collinsfriddle650
    @collinsfriddle6502 жыл бұрын

    @tech spurt This is a great phone but where can you buy one?

  • @mattranger8790
    @mattranger87902 жыл бұрын

    What is the haptic experience like? I'm trying to decide between this and the Oppo X5. Haptics and vibration feedback seems to be something that next to no-one reports on and yet it can be such an integral part of the UX. Thanks!

  • @manwell235

    @manwell235

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its using X-axis linear haptic motor like the Mi 10 and 11. Never tried Mi 12, but the Mi 10 and Mi 11 have pretty good haptics

  • @peachy8654

    @peachy8654

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup! Haptics and call quality! Except Mr. Mobile almost no reviewer talks about those regularly.

  • @amk8411

    @amk8411

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mmmm kk nugga nufgfa... There's some _spastic_ feedback for you instead.

  • @davidsantry3072
    @davidsantry30722 жыл бұрын

    What are your wallpapers? Always look cool

  • @YuriUK
    @YuriUK2 жыл бұрын

    I have 8/256 configuration on my Poco F3 and also no expansion memory card and to be honest it’s fine I have big picture and video library and it’s still only 120GB used from 256 and if anything it automatically backing up all pictures to my google account so what’s the need for memory card?

  • @DC-jf8pl
    @DC-jf8pl Жыл бұрын

    Screen not as bright as my Xiaomi mi8, Any setting I could adjust apart from brightness of course :) cheers

  • @fikrihairudin1006
    @fikrihairudin10062 жыл бұрын

    Is it worth to change from ip13 to this?

  • @cocosricos5541
    @cocosricos55412 жыл бұрын

    Where can I download the wallpaper from?

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