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Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P Smart (2021) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) 03Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (256GB) Compare Huawei P Smart (2021) X
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (256GB)

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P Smart 2021 (L22B)} 3 Advantages Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B) vs Redmi Note 12S (256GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
+6.67"4%
Larger screen
vs6.43"
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)vs+256GB (228GB available)107%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
206 grams (7.21 ounces)vs+176 grams (6.16 ounces)17%
Lighter
9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
395 PPIvs+409 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP97%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.52" inches32%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
22.5Wvs+33W47%
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 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
5.1 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
ModelHuawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
Other model namesHuawei P Smart 2021 (PPA-L22B, Peppa-L22B, PPA-LX2) Dual-SIMRedmi Note 12S (K7SR)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiXiaomi
Release date9/28/20204/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023
Depth9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.88 x 165.65 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)
Weight206 grams (7.21 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supported1000nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceEMUI 10.1MIUI 14

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710A (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G51 MP4ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 169253 (v8)
Geekbench: 1334 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (228GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/50 Mbps400/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.52" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.7µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts22.5W Wired fast charging33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
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: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Blush Gold
• Protective film included
• Protective cover included
• Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P Smart 2021 (L22B)Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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