Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB) vs Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12 vs Huawei P40 Pro 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 Huawei P40 Pro X Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB) Compare Xiaomi 12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.58"
OLED

1200x2640

50.5
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
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!

16 Advantages Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	vs	12 Advantages Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.86GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+4500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4200 mAh
+67W67% 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.	vs	40W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1200x2640 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
419 PPI	vs	+441 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.28"	vs	+6.58"5% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50.5MP + 12MP + 40MP + 0.3MP51% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.56" inches	vs	+1/1.28" inches22% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 32MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 32MP + 0.3MP1% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED / OLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.9 (aperture)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi 12 5G 2201123G (Global), 2201123C (China)	Huawei P40 Pro 5G ELS-N04
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2011	4/7/2020, Announced: 3/26/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)	72.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.86 x 6.23 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.28" inches	6.58" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1200x2640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	MIUI 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G (7nm)
CPU	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)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.86GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MP16 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 985115 (v9) Geekbench: 3652 (v5.1) GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 496356 (v8) Geekbench: 12848 (v4.4), 3197 (v5.1) GFXBench: 31fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB nano-Memory (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	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)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	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)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF	(quad camera) 50.5 megapixels 12MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 40MP ultrawide f/1.818mm1/1.54"PDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8700x5800 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.28" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	2.44µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 0.3MP TOF 3D depth
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	27W Qi wireless charging 27W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
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: Gray, Blue, Purple, Green • LiquidCool	• Colors: Black, Silver Frost, Blush Gold, Deep Sea Blue, Ice White • EMUI 10.1 • 90Hz and HDR10 display • Leica optics on back camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast wireless charging 27W
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12 (256GB/8GB)	Huawei P40 Pro (N04 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.6W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)	feature not registered