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LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between LG K12 Max vs Xiaomi Poco C3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Poco C3 X LG K12 Max (X520BMW) 06Points
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB) Compare LG K12 Max X
6.43"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)

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!

K12 Max (X520BMW)} 6 Advantages LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs Poco C3 (32GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(front) 13MP164%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsP2i certified
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (18GB available)vs+32GB (20GB available)11%
More internal storage for applications and files
720x1520 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
269 PPIvs+273 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.26"vs+6.43"3%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP12%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3500 mAhvs+5000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Panda King GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
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ModelK12 Max (X520BMW)Poco C3 (32GB)
Other model namesLG K12 Max LMX520BMW, LM-X520BMWPOCO C3 (M2006C3MII, MZB07RIIN, MZB07RJIN, MZB07QAIN)
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGXiaomi
Release date7/1/201910/16/2020, Announced: 10/6/2020
Depth8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)77.1 x 164.9 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

📲 Display

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.26" inches6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI273 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedPanda King Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered400nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 12.5

⚙️ Processor

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765V) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
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 / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 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 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°
(triple camera)
13 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
2MP depth f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, 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

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V/1.2A
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hours31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby318 hours (13.3 days)586 hours (24.4 days)

➕ Other features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue
• 19:9 display ratio
• LG UX 7
• DTS:X surround sound
• Colors: Matte Black, Arctic Blue, Lime Green

☢️ Radiation rate

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Xiaomi Poco C3 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.51W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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