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Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) vs Xiaomi 12X (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z vs Xiaomi 12X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12X X Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) 09Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Xiaomi 12X (128GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z X
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12X (128GB)

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Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) vs 12X (128GB)} 18 Advantages Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)58%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+534 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs419 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+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
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (53GB available)vs+128GB (103GB available)94%
More internal storage for applications and files
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
5.5"vs+6.28"14%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(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
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+4500 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+67W3 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.
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

26 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
AMOLED
Only digital zoom
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
ModelMoto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)12X (128GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z XT1650-05 Dual-Sim, Motorola SheridanXiaomi 12X 2112123AG (Global), 2112123AC (China)
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date9/1/201612/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2021
Depth5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI419 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
DCI-P3
Touch rate: 480Hz

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 510MhzQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 598003 (v8), 690298 (v9)
Geekbench: 3168 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR5
Internal storage64GB (53GB available)128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
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, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 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)
China version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX766

📸 Front camera

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (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.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
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: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
• Colors: Gray, Blue, Purple
• LiquidCool

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)Xiaomi 12X (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.59W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
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