The Xiaomi 12T (2022) shoots native DNG in Pro mode with a 108 MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 main sensor and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter in each DNG records total electronic captures. Drop a RAW DNG file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Xiaomi 12T is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra and features a triple-camera system led by a 108 MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 main sensor (f/1.7), supplemented by an 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120°) and a 2 MP telemacro (f/2.4). The 108 MP HM6 uses 9-in-1 pixel binning to produce 12 MP images in standard shooting modes, or 27 MP in a 3-in-1 intermediate mode. Full 108 MP capture is available in Pro mode alongside DNG RAW output.
Released in October 2022 alongside the 12T Pro, the 12T targets buyers seeking high-resolution photography at a more accessible price than the flagship 12T Pro. The Dimensity 8100 Ultra is an upper mid-range chip that delivers solid performance for photography workflows. Like all smartphones, every camera uses CMOS electronic readout — there is no mechanical focal-plane shutter.
| Model | Release | Chip | Main Sensor | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi 12T | Oct 2022 | Dimensity 8100 Ultra | 108 MP ISOCELL HM6 | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Xiaomi 12T Pro | Oct 2022 | Dimensity 8100 Ultra | 200 MP ISOCELL HM5 | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Xiaomi 13T | Sep 2023 | Dimensity 8200 Ultra | 50 MP OV50H (1/1.28″) | DNG (Pro mode) |
| Xiaomi 14T | Sep 2024 | Dimensity 8300 Ultra | 50 MP ISOCELL HP9A (1/1.28″) | DNG (Leica Pro) |
.dng file to your computer. Alternatively, use Xiaomi Share or a cloud service.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.DNG in a terminal to read the counter directly from the EXIF metadata.Because there is no mechanical shutter, the image counter has no direct wear implication. Prioritise these checks when evaluating a used Xiaomi 12T:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery → Battery Health Evaluation. Xiaomi shows remaining capacity as a percentage. The 12T has a 5000 mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge. |
| Display condition | Check the 6.67-inch AMOLED for burn-in, dead pixels, or pressure cracks. Test at 144 Hz refresh rate. |
| Camera lens glass | Inspect the 108 MP main lens housing for scratches; check the ultrawide separately. |
| Body condition | Inspect the flat Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back and aluminium frame for chips or cracks around the camera module. |
| Image counter | High count (>50,000) suggests active use — useful context but not a wear indicator for the sensor. |
The 108 MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 uses a “Smart ISO Pro” pixel-binning architecture, grouping pixels as 3×3 (9-in-1, producing 12 MP) in most shooting modes, or at full 108 MP in Pro RAW mode. The 9-in-1 binned pixel pitch is 2.1 μm (native is 0.64 μm). At full 108 MP resolution, DNG files are large (25–40 MB).
The image counter is stored in the DNG EXIF under the ImageNumber field in Xiaomi’s MakerNote IFD. This counter increments with every capture and cannot be reset by a factory reset.
No. All Xiaomi smartphones use CMOS electronic readout — there is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. The image counter in the DNG file is a software counter reflecting total electronic captures.
The 12T Pro’s 200 MP HM5 sensor produces significantly higher-resolution crops in good light. However, the 108 MP HM6 in the 12T has a slightly larger pixel pitch at 108 MP (0.64 μm vs 0.64 μm), so performance is broadly comparable in typical conditions. The 12T Pro also gains 120W charging over the 12T’s 67W.
Yes — drop a DNG RAW file from the Xiaomi 12T’s Pro mode into shuttercount.app and the tool will display the image counter.