Dude, really nice of you to include a section where you explain how to disable OS ads. Gotta love how most reviewers just say "It has ads, but you can disable them!" and keep going with the review, in the meantime my mother has had a Redmi 7 with constant apps cluttering the UI. Kudos for that!!

My mannnnn.... The intro was so sick...!

Great To See Someone Cover Underated Devices Most Of The Reviews On KZfaq Are About The Pro And Its Good To See Someone Cover The Base Model

Very very nice review 👍. Thank you. The intro is impressive too.

6:31 there's an easy way...just click on settings icon at the top right corner & disable "scan before installing" from there.. Btw great review as always ♥️♥️♥️

I do like the 12 alot, because while most people are still talking about the 12 Pro and stuff, i just love the size of the regular 12. Very small and compact, yet very advanced package.

Great review, Sam! That intro was beautiful. 👌🏻 Are you planning to review the Oppo Find X5 Pro?

Amazing review really! Looking forward you reviewing their new Mi fold model

Hey man love your videos, are you not going to make a video about the samsung galaxy s22 line? was hopping to see some contet about it coming from you.

I was looking forward to this. Great video and review 🔥🔥

I love the fact how you explain the " missing functions " too, thank yoi😊

Hi Sam, great video. I just bet how did you manged to change the icons packs and still getting the gestures ? B'Cause with third party launchers like nova you can't keep the stock gestures ?! Or am I missing an episode ? It's a well-known issue with miui phones. I have de 12x miui 13 android 11.

I like the review mate you have a new subscriber :)

I really like your home screen icon arrangement. I have noticed this in all your videos. Please, which launcher are you using???

Man is a great phone I have 2 weeks with him and everything is good in this phone for me, excellent job, amazing phone

Which launcher you are using here?? Becoz swipe gestures are not working in 3rd party launchers in miui

Top notch video And that intro sir😍

Wow that was an MKBHD level intro!

Been waiting🤟🏽

That Intro was Amazing!

You are such a filmmaker ❤️❤️

Could u give us information about ur theme? Small icon packs looks like amazing thx :)

Excellent job with the review!

Sick intro 🔥

That Intro! damn boi!

Good to hear a reviewer talk about software and UI foibles. Two days in with MIUI 13 on the 11T Pro... Mostly pretty good 👍 w/ the odd qwerk here and there. Somethings are bloody awesome though. The ability to run any font you like, is fantastic!! (*Doesn't change in Google feeds nor Message app!?) Think I'll get the grrsss out for the not being able to share content as a text link. 🤨 PS - did you root the 12??

Love your video always!

Your reviews are so much engaging and pleasing to look at . Very nice representation ❣️

i was waiting for this one! battery is a deal breaker for me although i like compact android devices

I really love how this is a compact phone, also you talked about everything I dislike on miui 😫 thanks for mentioning those things. I'm running miui 12.5 enhanced on a redmi note 11 pro (China variant) and I'm surprised that Xiaomi's flagship phone/phones have these same annoying things.

advertising should banned in a phones default ui

It seems like I'm the only one. But I love MIUI it is my favorite android skin and it is a big advantage to me for phones

Nice video... Is it curved edge display mobile ?

Amazing work sam

I've had this phone for well over a year (nearly 2). I got it for 430€. Battery life is ok (lasts me a day, but with decent/heavy use does need a charge before bedtime), software is good honestly (running latest android and HyperOS right now) Camera is good (comparable to the newest flagships when using the main lens), and for video if you know what you're doing with pro mode, your footage will look better than the newest iPhones (also supports LOG) Speakers are good (better than any samsung S-series phone, including S24U honestly) but not as good as you'd find on new iPhones and ROG/gaming phones. Screen is good except it just doesn't get bright enough, for a 2021(22) flagship I'd hope for 1000nits+ but it just doesn't have it. It's unfortunate (or fortunate?) to see midrangers today doing 1500 w/ HBM whilst I'm sitting at 800-900 with a "flagship" phone. Other than the 120Hz, the screen hasn't felt much of an upgrade from a midrange 2019 Mi 9T. Also the fact that manual brightness maxes out at 500 is embarrassing and way too common. Also it not getting dim enough is also somewhat of a problem. I do have to say that out of the box, when it was on MIUI 13, it was extremely buggy and also had ads (had to disable them). It was also overheating and the battery life was horrendous, worse than a bigger Mi 9T (9T also has a smaller battery). But after the updates it has improved a lot. I feel like for the price I got it for (and it stayed at it for a year), even now, it'd beat almost every if not every phone in the 300-450€ price bracket, so I'm happy.

Would u prefer the pixel 6 over this in overal use battery life and camera quality ?

hey Sam. Thanks for your video. Do you have any difficulties typing/writing. I am afraid it will be quite difficult to write a message by being the thines telephones in the market and also adding that the phone has a curved display. As a reference I had the samsung galaxy s10 and i didn't have any problems. Thanks in advance. Greetings from Germany

I know the feel. I just sold my iPhone 11 a couple of weeks ago and wanted to go for Android and my options were the S22, Xiaomi 12 and the Pixel 6. I've always used Xiaomi phones and for me the experience has been great, but for the price. This phone having good software but with those annoying flaws, having no IP68, average to bad battery life, and no telephoto just didn't make sense. I went for the pixel because it honestly feels like great value even if it doesn't have the best performance or display, but it is the one that has the least flaws.

That intro was 🔥

Great video as always Sam! You have to try some Realme devices man, I think you will like them, the GT 2 and GT 2 Pro are incredible!

Hey, I really like all of your vids but i really want to ask what is the better choise: the xiaomi 12 or pixel 6. In Lithuania those phones are at really similar price tag now (550EU)

I will appreciate it if you create an in-dept camera comparison between mi11 and mi12.

The intro MKBHD quality content.

I also have a Mi 11 Lite 5G that I bought last year August, and with this phone, my experience has been very similiar to yours. I think the reason why these phones aren't as good as they could be is because of the software

What’s the song that starts playing at around 5:05?

Is that a custom launcher or a theme, I think I like it

I got the 12x 256GB for $544 instead of the 12 due the price difference of ~$270, no wireless charging and 870 snapdragon instead of 8 gen 1 and 960 fps slow motion instead of 1920 fps (interpolated 720p) and a few gimmicks. Moving from a Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 3GB RAM 32GB (~$175) this has been a breath of life, wow. This is a great phone for light users like me that want a smooth and snappy experience, perhaps Sam can make a comparison video.

what wallpaper is the one on the Oneplus?? at 3:21??

I got this, and I'm in love..XD

I recived mine yesterday🤗 so I'm watching this on my Xiaomi 12 right now

Sick intro

Does battery overheat when using it for an hour? Is it splash resistant?

Great video! 🙌 The notifications disappearing after you unlock the phone is super annoying. Notification management are why I use android!

Which colour is ? Purple or blue ? Is the frame silver or not ?

What's the ui you are using? Kindly share...

So the redmi note 10 Pro is still a good choice over the xiaomi 12? Any advice?

Bro, did you just reference Marvel's What If at the end there 😅

What was the icon theme used

Miui 13 working crazy good on 12x there is literally no bugs just few. So smooth experience literally i can't believe because Miui 12 and 12,5 was very very laggy 😅

Sometimes you can't even play downloaded videos in mi video player.It mutes the audio that's so frustrating....

Dude, I like all you videos not because of what you talk about, it is because you film them ultra-wide, and that is rare but as a 34' ultra I appreciate it.

Thanks , you didnt mention the processor , S22 has 3700 and 25W charger but this phone has 67 , theyre very different

How to use third party launcher with navigation gesture in miui??

Which you reccomend between Xiaomi 12 and Oppo Find X5?

Wallpapers form? Link?

for the battery life, will it getting better significantly if we reduce its screen refresh rate to 60fps?

You can remove the warning from developer options...towards the bottom it's called something like high risk notification

I'm using the Xiaomi12 on China Rom but with Google services installed, often get through the day with still around 30-40% of battery life left. The fast charging is awesome!!

So... You don't recommend the upgrade from Mi 11 to xiaomi 12?

Does the Xiaomi 12 have super wallpapers like the Xiaomi 12 pro?

The intro and graphics are on poin

The rear is frosted glass on 12 also (gorilla glass 5)

Use ADB to remove the system apps these help with battery life and storage

what is the icon theme at 8:23 ?

I had the chance to play a bit with this phone and was surprised how smooth it was even though some aspects of the UI were a bit unusual. It´s sad to know about the battery issue same as the S22... I think I would be more inclined to a Samsung. Glad I bumped into your video. Thanks!

In your opinion? Xiaomi 12 or Samsung S21 FE?

Hi, whats the name of the theme? It s look very good

where I'm at this phone is over a hundred dollars cheaper and with a pair of earphones in addition so yah seems like a good deal to me

If I debloat phone I dont lose warranty right?

💥💥💥

Hi, how about this Sept2022? Is the thermal throttling fixed after all the patches of the past months? The heating?

This one or the Pixel 7 ?

Heres a good 1. Ever tried to set an alarm for a future date? yes whats up with that one? MUI

That's the body shape of the Galaxy S8.

hi, could you make a video how to fully cutomize xiomi phones? PS: maybe you could find how to get rid of app labels, or the app drawer?

🖤🖤

What is the name of the app you mentioned we need if we use MIUI? at 6:53

bro how did you do that intro

Really good video, I think 12x is a safer option. Because of processor and battery life.

Bought 256gig version for 470 euros, Idk where an $800 price tag came from

Slick intro

Wallpaper at 3:22?

Few months later and I was able to get this at 240 euros brand new. The store i got it from said that almost no one bought it even when it was around 450, it feels so weak when compared to similarly priced samsungs

I do not agree with the battery life I can get a full day with lite use in ease, only if I game a lot I need to charge it.

Ralistically I'd like an S22 or a nothing phone 1 but considering I'd be able to get the Xiaomi 12 for just 420 euro it might be what I end up choosing. The S22 goes for about 650 whilst the nothing phone goes for about 370, no charger or case though.

So basically the biggest issue on this phone is the same as every other Xiaomi phones; MIUI and its bloat. Really disappointed to see Xiaomi still shoving up ads and annoying quirks even on their flagship.

I think xiaomi 12 is really good deal to buy now. It cost US$500 compared xiaomi 13 cost $1000.

S22 has an horrible screen. We can see in your video the S22 screen flickering badly. Like all Samsungs. Xiaomi not only has less aggressive pwm but an option to disable flickering. What’s the point of having a better phone if it damages your eyes?

I think the title should be "Mi 12, A Hater's Review"

I got my Xiaomi 12 for the half of price of galaxy S 22 but with 258 GB amnd much bether bsttery.. so afther years of Samsung S series i started usimg Xiaomi...This is in my opinion much bether phone.