Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play 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)
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6.01"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Dual-LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity edition 天玑版 | Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 128GB + 6GB RAM XT1929 dual-sim |
Country or region available | China | Brazil |
Brand | Xiaomi | Motorola |
Release date | 7/13/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 | 6/1/2018 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in) | 76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in) |
Weight | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) | 156 grams (5.46 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.73" inches | 6.01" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2160 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 521 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | MIUI 13 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Plus (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) |
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 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G710 MC10 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 953591 (v9) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (114GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
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 | 600/150 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
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 Cat13 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28) |
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+, 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 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.28" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
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 | Not 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) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 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 | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
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 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
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 jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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 [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) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
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 (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5160 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
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: Onyx Black • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-5 128GB) | |
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 |