Xiaomi 12 looks stunning in leaked renders

(Image credit: OnLeaks / Zoutons)

When the Qualcomm Snapdragon viii Gen 1 chip was officially unveiled, Xiaomi wasted no time in announcing that information technology would be amongst the first manufacturers using the new SoC in upcoming flagship smartphones.

Nosotros've already seen what the Xiaomi 12 Ultra could look like, and at present thank you to the prolific leaker OnLeaks and Zoutons, we accept our first potential expect at the regular Xiaomi 12.

Then this is the #Xiaomi12! (360° video + gorgeous 5K renders + dimensions)On behalf of @Zoutons -> https://t.co/hdpKoA8k4j pic.twitter.com/0YgObw2ewNDecember 16, 2021

Suffice information technology to say, while the massive circular camera bump made the Ultra model stand out from the crowd, the Xiaomi 12 render shows a much more pedestrian affair — albeit 1 that's very stylish to await at.

The renders showcase a phone with a gently curved pattern and a slightly raised rectangular photographic camera bump housing 3 lenses, which volition reportedly include a 50MP sensor.

Xiaomi 12 renders — (Image credit: OnLeaks / Zoutons)

On the forepart, there'south a hole-punch selfie camera in the top heart edge of the display. The ability button and book rocker are to the right-hand side, and the lesser of the phone houses a USB-C port and a speaker grille equally yous'd expect.

The phone volition manifestly accept dimensions of 152.vii 10 lxx x 8.6mm (or 11.5mm including the camera bump) which, if true, would get in significantly smaller than the Xiaomi Mi 11, which measured 164.three ten 74.6 x 8.1mm. Indeed, the report says that the phone will pack a 6.2-inch 1080p display, which is a fair bit smaller than the 6.8-inch panel on its predecessor.

The leakers also claim that their sources have confirmed a 5,000 mAh battery for the phone, which should be plenty for most people's needs — peculiarly when 100W charging is also mentioned. For reference, our current fastest charging phone — the OnePlus 9 Pro — manages to fill its entire iv,500 mAh battery from empty in simply over half an hr from a 65W charger. And while diminishing returns are certainly expected, this could be hugely impressive withal.

We should know more presently enough: the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Ultra are expected whatever day at present. With the phones' predecessors arriving final Dec, information technology seems to be a question of whether the successors volition go far before the year is out, or whether they'll slip into January 2022.

Either way, every bit our get-go look at the power of the Snapdragon eight Gen 1, they should be on everyone's radar, whether you intend to import ane or non.

Freelance contributor Alan has been writing almost tech for over a decade, covering phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably notice him tackling his ever-growing games excess. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.