Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) vs Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Xiaomi 12X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/17/2022 7:14 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 2:49 AM

Compare Xiaomi 12X X Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10e 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 12X (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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	vs	17 Advantages Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+435 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	419 PPI
+f/1.5 (aperture)27% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+256GB (222GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
5.8"	vs	+6.28"8% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP141% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 32MP2 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
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
3100 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh45% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+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.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10+

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	12X (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S10E (Exynos) G970F/Dual-Sim 6GB RAM	Xiaomi 12X 2112123AG (Global), 2112123AC (China)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019	12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2021
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	435 PPI	419 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch rate: 480Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	MIUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-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 controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 598003 (v8), 690298 (v9) Geekbench: 3168 (v5.1) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
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	2000/316 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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 network	Not supported	Global 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 network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	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)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX766
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
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: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Gray, Blue, Purple • LiquidCool
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S10e (SM-G970F/DS 128GB)	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.557W/kg (head), 0.703W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.582W/kg (head), 1.575W/kg (body)	0.59W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)