Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 12X: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 12X. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi 12S UltraXiaomi 12S UltraChina · 8GB · 256GB
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Basics
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
China · 8GB · 256GB
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Xiaomi 12X
Xiaomi 12X
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 9.1Design & Materials 8.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 8.2Performance & Hardware 7.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.6Camera 7.8Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity 8.7 Connectivity
Battery score 7.5 Battery 5.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.7
7 reviews
9.1
36 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 12X

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi 12S Ultra Xiaomi 12S Ultra
China · 8GB · 256GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi 12X Xiaomi 12X
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.73" 6.28"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.0 mm
163.2 mm
9.1 mm 		69.9 mm
152.7 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 225 g 176 g
Micro SnapD. 8+ Gen1
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 870
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 1.288.403
v10 		815.210
v10
Battery 4860 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX989
2 3 4 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.5 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases 小米12S Ultra, 2203121C Xiaomi Mi 12X, 小米12X, 2112123AG

Release Date
Release date July 2022,
1 year ago 		December 2021,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 12X
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 12X
Size
75.0 mm • 163.2 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.9 mm • 152.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 225 g 176 g
Usable surface 89 % 89 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Leather Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

Green
Blue

Gray

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.73" 6.28"
Type AMOLED • Samsung E5 AMOLED • Huaxing
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 518 Pixels per inch 418 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate 1 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1500 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1000 cd/m²
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DC dimming
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO 2.0 (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DisplayMate A+
  • 12 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.9
8.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.4
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.6
9.0
Number of reviews
7 reviews
36 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC)
CPU 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 1x Cortex-A77 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 650

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
1.288.403
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 94% of devices
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815.210
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • RGB
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.7
9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
9.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
9.2
Number of reviews
7 reviews
36 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX989 Sony IMX766
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.88
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.60 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
48 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Omnivision OV13B10
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
0.80 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2"
1/3.06"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Macro lens
Resolution
48 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Samsung
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 4.1
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
0.80 µm
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2"
--
4
Camera type

ToF 3D sensor
--
Resolution
0.3 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
Unknow
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • Flicker sensor
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV32C Omnivision OV32B
Type PureCel PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.5 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/3"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
136
Mobile
137
Photo
129
Video
114
Selfie
103
Photo
132
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.9
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
9.7
8.1
Quality of selfies
9.1
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.3
9.1
Number of reviews
7 reviews
36 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.7
9.4
And the WiFi?
9.9
9.5
Number of reviews
7 reviews
36 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4860 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Si-O2 Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
67.0W 		Yes,
67.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 57%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
7 reviews
36 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 66%
    Every six months
  • 34%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
7 reviews
36 reviews
Prices
From $ 780 --
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