Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212) vs Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2022 8:49 AM, updated: 6/23/2023 7:47 AM

Compare Xiaomi 12S X Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	vs	25 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+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
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+182 grams (6.37 ounces)3% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	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
367 PPI	vs	+419 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.28"5% Larger screen
(back) 23MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP197% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.28" inches80% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP100% 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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 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	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	12S (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3212 Dual-Sim, Sony Redwood DS	小米12S 5G (12GB RAM) 2206123SC
Country or region available	(Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Xiaomi
Release date	5/1/2017	7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	419 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	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 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 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)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4616x3464 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	4.2 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + 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
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 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	16.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	708 hours (29.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
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: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera	• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212)	Xiaomi 12S (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

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Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (Dual G3212) vs Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate