Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy (2021) vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.73"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
50
MP
MP
32mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4860
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
Model | Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) |
Other model names | Motorola Defy (2021, Global) | 小米12S Ultra 5G (2203121C) 12GB RAM |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | Xiaomi |
Release date | 7/25/2021, Announced: 6/17/2021 | 7/9/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 |
Depth | 10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.2 x 169.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.69 in) | 74.97 x 163.17 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in) |
Weight | 232 grams (8.12 ounces) | 225 grams (7.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.73" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 521 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 13 |
User Interface | My UX | MIUI 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (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 controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 177213 (v8), 164490 (v9) Geekbench: 5403 (v4.4), 1511 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 1039412 (v9) Geekbench: 4300 (v5.1) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
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) 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 | UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41/5" 2MP depth f/2.41/5" | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mm1/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm128°1/2"0.8µmDual-PixelPDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.6µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical 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 | feature not registered | 4K@60fps 1080p@480fps Sony IMX989 Leica optics |
📸 Front camera | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4860 mAh |
Charger, watts | 20W Wired fast charging | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
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: Black, Green | • Colors: Black, Dark Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) | Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |