NOMU S30 vs Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between NOMU S30 vs Xiaomi 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 8:50 AM, updated: 7/20/2022 9:21 AM

Compare Xiaomi 12 X NOMU S30 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
ASV

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB) Compare NOMU S30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)

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!

6 Advantages NOMU S30	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
270 grams (9.45 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)50% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)63% Thinner
TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+419 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.28"14% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
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Model	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	NOMU S30 64GB, NOMU S30 Dual-Sim	Xiaomi 12 5G 2201123G (Global), 2201123C (China)
Country or region available	China, Spain, Hong Kong, Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	NOMU	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2016	12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 162 millimeters (3.27 x 6.38 in)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight	270 grams (9.45 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/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.	Not supported
📲 Display
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD ASV (Advanced SuperView)	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	419 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz 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 controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 985115 (v9) Geekbench: 3652 (v5.1) GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	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 network	Not supported	Global 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 network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
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 resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics
📸 Front camera
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos 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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) LG	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	1680 hours (70 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Silver, Gray • USB OTG On-The-Go • Titanium alloy frame • Glove touch screen • Fast charging battery • Quick Charge • Sony IMX214 back camera • IP68 certified: dust and waterproof up to 5m for 120min • MIL-STD-810G certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant	• Colors: Gray, Blue, Purple, Green • LiquidCool
☢️ Radiation rate
	NOMU S30	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.6W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)