Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) vs Xiaomi 12T (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs Xiaomi 12T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/8/2022 5:39 PM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Xiaomi 12T X Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Xiaomi 12T (128GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1220x2712

108
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12T (128GB)

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!

6 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	vs	24 Advantages Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT Super IPS+	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1220x2712 pixels60% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+446 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.67"28% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2650 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh89% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+120W11 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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

21 Common items in both devices

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

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

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	12T (128GB)
Other model names	Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-SIM 1A090BR	Xiaomi 12T 22071212AG (Global)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Xiaomi
Release date	7/12/2016	10/6/2022, Announced: 10/4/2022
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in)	75.9 x 163.1 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1220x2712 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	446 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	2.5D glass	500nits[typ], 900nits[peak] HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch sampling rate: 480Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 13
User Interface	ZenUI 3.0	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-G610 MC6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 791008 (v9) Geekbench: 3756 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) India: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) Brazil: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.67" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps	1080p@30/60/120/240fps
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.47" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2650 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	120W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB)	Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)