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Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) vs Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 12 mini vs Xiaomi 12T Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12T Pro X Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) 13Points
5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2227
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB) Compare Apple iPhone 12 mini X
6.67"
AMOLED

1220x2712

200
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) vs 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)54%
Lighter
vs205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)16%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage
Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+477 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs446 PPI
+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.7 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP53 certified
3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)vs+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (111GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)96%
More internal storage for applications and files
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1220x2712 pixels31%
Higher resolution screen
5.4"vs+6.67"24%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 200MP + 8MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPvs+(front) 20MP62%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2227 mAhvs+5000 mAh125%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20Wvs+120W5 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
proprietary audio outputvs+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices
Dolby Vision/HDR10 / Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
ModeliPhone 12 mini (128GB)12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Other model namesiPhone 12 mini A2176, A2398, A2399, A2400Xiaomi 12T Pro 22081212UG (Global)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleXiaomi
Release date10/13/202010/6/2022, Announced: 10/4/2022
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)75.9 x 163.1 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)
Weight133 grams (4.66 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.4" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1220x2712 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)477 PPI446 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display features625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen
500nits[typ], 900nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
DCI-P3
Touch sampling rate: 480Hz

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
System versioniOS 14Android 12
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU MP4Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 589616 (v8)
Geekbench: 4174 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1032185 (v9)
Geekbench: 4081 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2176 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)
A2398 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)
A2399, A2400 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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkA2176 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2398, A2399, A2400 versions:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 75)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
(triple camera)
200 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.22" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.64µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/3.47" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio outputType-C reversible connector
TV outputProprietary TV-outUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2227 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
120W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging12W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 12 mini (128GB)Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)1W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
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