Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 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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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
4.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB)
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23 Advantages 
3 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| Dual-LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| Model | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity edition ๅคฉ็็ | Xiaomi Mi Note 1 Dual Sim, Xiaomi Mi Note Dual Sim |
| Country or region available |  China | feature not registered |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 7/13/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 | 1/1/2015 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in) | 77.6 x 155.1 millimeters (3.06 x 6.11 in) |
| Weight | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.73" inches | 5.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 521 PPI | 386 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 |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | MIUI 13 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Plus (4nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) |
| 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) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G710 MC10 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 953591 (v9) | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 16GB (12GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 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 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 |
| 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 Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
| 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 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123ยฐ1/3.06"1.12ยตm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4128x3096 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/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.28" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.22ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
| 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 only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@120fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 4.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 2688x1536 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.7ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| 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.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| 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 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| 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 | โข Colors: Black, Blue | โข Colors: Black, White โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข MI UI 6.0 โข Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on back panel โข Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi Note (16GB) | |
| 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 |