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Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54) vs Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 V vs Xiaomi 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12S X Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54) 12Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 V X
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54) vs 12S (256GB/12GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x2520 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+449 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs419 PPI
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.2 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 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
vsNot supported
3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5vs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (218GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
HDR10vs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.1"vs+6.28"3%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP13%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.35" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches5%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 32MP166%
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
30Wvs+67W123%
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.

36 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED / AMOLED
120Hz
1 billion
Only digital zoom
+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
ModelXperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)12S (256GB/12GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54) eSim小米12S 5G (12GB RAM) 2206123SC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyXiaomi
Release date9/1/20237/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 154 millimeters (2.68 x 6.06 in)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight182 grams (6.37 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Display typeOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI419 PPI
Colors1 billion1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10
BT.2020
1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 740Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 946043 (v9), 1117739 (v10)
Geekbench: 4546 (v5.5), 5059 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 99fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR512GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
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 card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, 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 networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.35" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
10-bit HDR
Slow motion
Zeiss optics
4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 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)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
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, Blue, Platinum Silver
• PS5 Remote Play (compatible)
• Sony Alpha (compatible)
• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE54)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.95W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)feature not registered
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