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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Xiaomi 12 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Xiaomi 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12 X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 14Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 (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!

Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 14 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs 12 (128GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+515 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs419 PPI
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR5167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (27GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
5.7"vs+6.28"10%
Larger screen
(back) 20.1MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.4" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches54%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP5 times
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
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3340 mAhvs+4500 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
f/1.9 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanXiaomi 12 5G 2201123G (Global), 2201123C (China)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftXiaomi
Release date11/20/201512/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2011
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI419 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
System versionWindows 10 MobileAndroid 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 985115 (v9)
Geekbench: 3652 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkEMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (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)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
China version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (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)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashTriple LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3340 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy19 hoursfeature not registered
Standby288 hours (12 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
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
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Gray, Blue, Purple, Green
• LiquidCool

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.6W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
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