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product_id: 422537221
title: "Xiaomi MZB0ACHEN 12, Smartphone, 6.28” 120Hz Amoled Display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP+13MP+5MP Triple Camera, 4500mAh, Blue, 8 + 256GB"
brand: "xiaomi"
price: "R27099"
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reviews_count: 8
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# Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 30% GPU boost 6.28” 120Hz AMOLED Display 50MP+13MP+5MP Triple AI Camera Xiaomi MZB0ACHEN 12, Smartphone, 6.28” 120Hz Amoled Display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP+13MP+5MP Triple Camera, 4500mAh, Blue, 8 + 256GB

**Brand:** xiaomi
**Price:** R27099
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your everyday with Xiaomi 12 — flagship power, flawless style, zero compromise.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Xiaomi MZB0ACHEN 12, Smartphone, 6.28” 120Hz Amoled Display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP+13MP+5MP Triple Camera, 4500mAh, Blue, 8 + 256GB by xiaomi
- **How much does it cost?** R27099 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/422537221-xiaomi-mzb0achen-12-smartphone-6-28-120hz-amoled-display-snapdragon)

## Best For

- xiaomi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted xiaomi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Powerhouse Performance:** Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset delivers 30% faster graphics and 25% better energy efficiency for seamless multitasking and gaming.
- • **Premium Audio & Storage:** Enjoy immersive Harman Kardon stereo sound with Dolby Atmos and store everything effortlessly with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
- • **All-Day Battery Confidence:** 4500mAh battery with smart AdaptiveCharge and 67W wired/50W wireless turbo charging keeps you unplugged longer and juiced up faster.
- • **Pro-Grade Triple Camera Setup:** Capture stunning photos and cinematic videos with 50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, and 5MP telemacro lenses enhanced by AI cinema effects.
- • **Visual Brilliance in Your Palm:** Experience ultra-smooth 120Hz AMOLED display with TrueColor calibration and Dolby Vision for vibrant, eye-friendly visuals.

## Overview

The Xiaomi MZB0ACHEN 12 is a compact flagship smartphone featuring a 6.28-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. It boasts a versatile 50MP triple camera system with advanced AI cinematic features, a robust 4500mAh battery with fast wired and wireless charging, and premium Harman Kardon stereo sound. With 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, it offers smooth multitasking and ample space, all wrapped in a sleek blue design. Ideal for professionals seeking high performance without the flagship price tag.

## Description

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Review: A flagship at a more reasonable price - This has been one of the best phones I have used for a long time. It has a large screen which is clear and bright, with the added advantage of high refresh rate capabilities. This does come at a price of higher battery consumption, but the default dynamic setting is great for giving a longer battery life where high refresh is not required. The screens rounded sides is a bit 'marmite' as many do not like these, but I prefer them - a bit love or hate though. In the box you do get a factory fitted screen protector and a clear gel case - so you can protect the phone from day one without spending any more. The fingerprint reader is in-screen at the bottom. For me it is well placed and works that fast, I hardly even get to press on the screen. Processor and memory capability is great as it comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 8GB ram. MIUI can also use up to 3GB of storage as ram extension when space is available - giving 11GB ram in normal use. The huge 256GB storage means the chances of running out of space is reduced too. SIM card wise, you get a dual SIM slot with the cards fitting back-to-back - no eSIM here. The phone works well with a single card in either slot too. Software wise, MIUI is a good Android based operating system. The current MIUI 13 is based on Android 12 and Xiaomi have said they will provide OS updates until MIUI15 and at least 4 years of OS security updates. Experience shows the security updates come at intervals between 1-3 months. This is a shame as flagship devices should really come with monthly updates. Many of the default apps are Google versions (dialer, messages, browser & pay/wallet) and there are a few MI specific versions. I have had a couple of applications that didn't work properly when first installed (pushed from my old phone using the device transfer capability). Removing and reinstalling has fixed these so I suspect there was a problem during the device transfer. A very nice capability is dual app - this allows you to be logged into an app with two accounts when ordinarily the app does not allow it. You can also have a 'second space' which gives a semi-hidden second instance of MIUI - great if you need to hide something from the primary space, although I found this did cause some lag in the phone when I tried it (don't need it but wanted to see what it was all about). Camera quality for me has been great. I have been able to take photos from portraits up to wide landscapes. It doesn't have a lot of the image processing of Google but for my needs, it is more than good enough to replace a dedicated camera most of the time. I have one issue with the camera app though - when it sees a QR code you get a little symbol to read it. When it is a link, it doesn't always work as planned - sometimes it is a web link that must be copied (my energy supplier uses one for setting up one of the devices they give and that uses a weblink that their app opens but it doesn't work with the Xiaomi camera app). Overall, I recommend this phone for anyone looking for a decent flagship phone without the four-figure price tag. It is a fully rounded flagship phone with long support and a decent OS.
Review: Rubish - Totally rubish phone, just dropped once into laminate floor and phone was not able to fix . Phone shop said motherboard died completely and too expensive to fix it. Rubish phone. Dont buy Xiaomi phones

## Features

- Featuring Qualcomm's most advanced mobile platform, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the device sets the bar for next-generation computing with a cutting-edge 4nm technology process. While the GPU capabilities have increased 30% in terms of graphics rendering, and energy efficiency has increased 25%, Xiaomi 12 is capable of delivering unprecedented levels of performance and power efficiency over its predecessor
- Xiaomi 12 boasts a 50MP pro-grade main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera. To complement the impressive hardware,the device is also equipped with Xiaomi’s advanced AI algorithm across a wide range of scenarios to enable cinematic capabilities with professional special effects and creative options including Xiaomi ProFocus, One-click AI cinema, etc.
- Xiaomi 12 features a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080, provides over 68 billion colors, and comes with TrueColor display delivered by professional color calibration. The device also supports a 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate and up to 480Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring an incredibly smooth entertainment experience. Featuring Dolby Vision and HDR 10+, users can enjoy ultra-vivid images backed by incredible brightness, contrast, and colors full of details. All the while, accredited with Low blue light certification, Xiaomi 12 is designed with caring for users' eyes
- This immersive visual experience is also complemented by an outstanding audio experience. Powered by a pair of symmetrical speakers, Xiaomi 12 boasts cinematic-grade stereo sound delivered with SOUND BY Harman Kardon, and supports Dolby Atmos
- Hard as it is to believe, Xiaomi 12 packs a 4,500mAh battery in its extremely compact body, thanks to upgraded high-power density battery material, to offer all-day use and life free from battery anxiety. For a better battery life, Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge - Xiaomi’s smart charging algorithm, works in tandem to learn users’ overnight charging behavior and optimizing accordingly. Xiaomi 12 also supports Xiaomi 67W wired and 50W wireless turbo charging
- Included components: usb cable
- Connector type: usb type c
- Operating system: miui 12

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09SZRBV1N |
| Best Sellers Rank | 26,556 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 996 in SIM-Free & Unlocked Mobile Phones |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | MZB0ACHEN |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
| Package Dimensions | 17.8 x 9.1 x 6.6 cm; 189 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** XIAOMI
- **CPU model:** Snapdragon
- **CPU speed:** 3 GHz
- **Memory storage capacity:** 256 GB
- **Model name:** Xiaomi 12
- **Operating system:** MIUI 12
- **RAM memory installed size:** 8 GB
- **Refresh rate:** 120
- **Resolution:** 2400 x 1080
- **Screen size:** 6.28 Inches

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Version For Country** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the phone come with a fitted screen protector and case?**
A: Included in the box :

Fitted screen protector = No

Case = Yes

**Q: Can you play genshin impact and pokemon go in this phone?**
A: Yes

**Q: Does it have google pay or google pay work well on this phone？**
A: Has Google pay which worked 50 % of the time. It froze on my phone

**Q: How long is the dispatch time?**
A: normally the 2nd day after ordered will dispatch

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A flagship at a more reasonable price
*by C***R on 9 October 2022*

This has been one of the best phones I have used for a long time. It has a large screen which is clear and bright, with the added advantage of high refresh rate capabilities. This does come at a price of higher battery consumption, but the default dynamic setting is great for giving a longer battery life where high refresh is not required. The screens rounded sides is a bit 'marmite' as many do not like these, but I prefer them - a bit love or hate though. In the box you do get a factory fitted screen protector and a clear gel case - so you can protect the phone from day one without spending any more. The fingerprint reader is in-screen at the bottom. For me it is well placed and works that fast, I hardly even get to press on the screen. Processor and memory capability is great as it comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 8GB ram. MIUI can also use up to 3GB of storage as ram extension when space is available - giving 11GB ram in normal use. The huge 256GB storage means the chances of running out of space is reduced too. SIM card wise, you get a dual SIM slot with the cards fitting back-to-back - no eSIM here. The phone works well with a single card in either slot too. Software wise, MIUI is a good Android based operating system. The current MIUI 13 is based on Android 12 and Xiaomi have said they will provide OS updates until MIUI15 and at least 4 years of OS security updates. Experience shows the security updates come at intervals between 1-3 months. This is a shame as flagship devices should really come with monthly updates. Many of the default apps are Google versions (dialer, messages, browser & pay/wallet) and there are a few MI specific versions. I have had a couple of applications that didn't work properly when first installed (pushed from my old phone using the device transfer capability). Removing and reinstalling has fixed these so I suspect there was a problem during the device transfer. A very nice capability is dual app - this allows you to be logged into an app with two accounts when ordinarily the app does not allow it. You can also have a 'second space' which gives a semi-hidden second instance of MIUI - great if you need to hide something from the primary space, although I found this did cause some lag in the phone when I tried it (don't need it but wanted to see what it was all about). Camera quality for me has been great. I have been able to take photos from portraits up to wide landscapes. It doesn't have a lot of the image processing of Google but for my needs, it is more than good enough to replace a dedicated camera most of the time. I have one issue with the camera app though - when it sees a QR code you get a little symbol to read it. When it is a link, it doesn't always work as planned - sometimes it is a web link that must be copied (my energy supplier uses one for setting up one of the devices they give and that uses a weblink that their app opens but it doesn't work with the Xiaomi camera app). Overall, I recommend this phone for anyone looking for a decent flagship phone without the four-figure price tag. It is a fully rounded flagship phone with long support and a decent OS.

### ⭐ Rubish
*by D***. on 17 February 2025*

Totally rubish phone, just dropped once into laminate floor and phone was not able to fix . Phone shop said motherboard died completely and too expensive to fix it. Rubish phone. Dont buy Xiaomi phones

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very similar to my previous Xiaomi.
*by J***E on 8 May 2022*

I really like the Xiaomi phones I've had so far and found them to be great value for money. Cheaper than the more popular brands but better in my opinion. And whilst I do love this phone, I find it to be practically the same to my previous Xiaomi 9 phone. Differences feel only aesthetic. Battery life isn't the best and I find I need to charge my phone daily. Sometimes twice. And I expected more due to the cost being higher than I usually pay for a Xiaomi phone. I probably prefer the Xiaomi 9 that was half the price which I've had for years.

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