Xiaomi 12X vs POCO F3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi 12X vs POCO F3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi 12XXiaomi 12XGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
POCO F3POCO F3Global · 6GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Xiaomi 12X
Xiaomi 12X
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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POCO F3
POCO F3
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.5Design & Materials 7.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.5Performance & Hardware 7.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.8Camera 6.7Camera
Connectivity score 8.7 Connectivity 8.0 Connectivity
Battery score 5.9 Battery 5.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
36 reviews
8.9
428 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi 12X vs POCO F3

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi 12X Xiaomi 12X
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		where to buy POCO F3 POCO F3
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.28" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 69.9 mm
152.7 mm
8.2 mm 		76.4 mm
163.7 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 176 g 196 g
Micro SnapD. 870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 870
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 815.210
v10 		800.216
v10
Battery 4500 mAh 4520 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 3 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi POCO
Aliases Xiaomi Mi 12X, 小米12X, 2112123AG M2012K11AG, HAYDN, Xiaomi Poco F3, Poco F3 5G

Release Date
Release date December 2021,
2 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi 12X
POCO F3
Xiaomi 12X
POCO F3
Size
69.9 mm • 152.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.4 mm • 163.7 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 176 g 196 g
Usable surface 89 % 85 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic, Glass, Metal, Splash resistant design
Resistance - -
Colors
Blue

Gray

Violet
Black

White

Blue

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 6.28" 6.67"
Type AMOLED • Huaxing AMOLED • Samsung E4
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 418 Pixels per inch 386 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 360 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 900 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • True Tone display
  • MEMC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.6
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.5
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
8.7
Number of reviews
36 reviews
428 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC)
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex-A77 3.20 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 Qualcomm Adreno 650

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
815.210
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
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800.216
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • 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

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.4
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
9.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.2
9.4
Number of reviews
36 reviews
428 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX766 Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
13 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV13B10
Sony IMX355
Type
CMOS
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.14 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"
1/2.8"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung
Samsung S5K5E9
Type
--
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Omnivision OV32B Samsung S5K3T2
Type PureCel CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
7.1
Quality of selfies
8.1
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.1
8.4
Number of reviews
36 reviews
428 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • 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)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • 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 5.1 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
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System

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.

 -- 0.599 W/Kg on head
0.843 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.060 W/Kg on head
0.720 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.4
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.5
9.5
Number of reviews
36 reviews
428 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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4520 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
67.0W 		Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
36 reviews
428 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V13 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V12 (Android 11)
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 66%
    Every six months
  • 34%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
36 reviews
428 reviews
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