Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) vs Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) vs Huawei P30 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.73"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
50
MP
MP
32mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5160
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.15"
IPS
IPS
1080x2312
24
MP
MP
32mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) 32MP |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Model | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | P30 Lite (L21MEA) |
Other model names | Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity edition 天玑版 | Huawei P30 Lite MAR-L21MEA, Marie-L21MEA (Dual-sim 24MP) |
Country or region available | China | Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates |
Brand | Xiaomi | Huawei |
Release date | 7/13/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 | 4/5/2019 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in) | 72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in) |
Weight | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) | 159 grams (5.57 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Display type | AMOLED | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.73" inches | 6.15" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2312 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 521 PPI | 415 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
User Interface | MIUI 13 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Plus (4nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G710 MC10 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 953591 (v9) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
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 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF | (triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 5632x4224 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.28" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@120fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz 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 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5160 mAh | 3340 mAh |
Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 293 hours (12.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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, Blue | • Colors: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White • EMUI 9.0 • 3D curved glass • Oleophobic coating screen • Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) | |
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 |