Apple iPhone 12 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2020 2:44 AM, updated: 9/15/2021 5:27 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix XApple iPhone 12 (64GB)19Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.1"
AMOLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

08PointsXiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)Compare Apple iPhone 12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2040

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Quad

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)

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19 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
+3.1Ghz 64bit Hexa-Core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35Ghz 64bit Quad-Core
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1170x2532 pixels34% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+457 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	361 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP144% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G NRAdvantage The 5G NR network is newer and faster	vs	4G+ LTE-A
+(5G NR) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+128GB (118GB available)141% More internal storage for applications and files
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
6.1"	vs	+6.4"5% Larger screen
2100000 apps (App Store)	vs	+2500000 apps (Google Play Store)19% More apps available to download and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2815 mAh	vs	+4400 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

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Physical features	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Model	iPhone 12 (64GB)	Mi Mix (128GB)
Other model names	iPhone 12 A2172, A2402, A2403, A2404	Xiaomi Mix 2016080 4GB RAM + 128GB, Xiaomi Lithium
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Vietnam
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	October, 2020	November, 2016
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)	81.9 x 158.8 millimeters (3.22 x 6.25 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min	Not supported
System (OS)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Operating system	iOS 14	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 7.0 Nougat
Hardware	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Chipset	64bit - Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPU processor	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 3.1Ghz Dual-Core Firestorm 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Icestorm	Quad-Core, 2 processors: 2.35Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 1.6Ghz Dual-Core Kryo
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (118GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
Display	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	361 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Not supported
Display features	60Hz, 625 nits, Dolby Vision/HDR10	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	5000/200 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2172 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2402 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2403, A2404 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)	LTE Cat9 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	A2172 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2402, A2403, A2404 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA, 5G NR	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.4120º13mm1/3.6"	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Face unlock	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Hall effect Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Other features	- Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue - Oleophobic coating screen - Face ID - Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus - Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) - WiFi hotspot AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) Geekbench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	- Colors: Black - MIUI 8.0/8.2 - 500nits display brightness - Slow-motion at 720p@120fps - 192Hz/24-bit audio - Quick Charge 3.0: 83% in 30min - Miracast - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2815 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Fast battery charging 15W Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	15360 minutes \| 256 hours \| 10.7 days
Radiation rate	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head) \| 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered