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Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Duos phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 Duos X Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB) 27Points
Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Samsung Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) Compare Xiaomi 12S X
Samsung Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(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!

12S (256GB/12GB)} 27 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR511 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (218GB available)48 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (4.49GB available)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner		vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+419 PPI93%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs217 PPI
+6.28"46%
Larger screen		vs4.3"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 32MP103 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)95 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4500 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1800 mAh
+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		vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster		vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
182 grams (6.37 ounces)vs+124 grams (4.34 ounces)47%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
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📱 Model features

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
 
Model12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
Other model names小米12S 5G (12GB RAM) 2206123SCSamsung Galaxy Core Duos i8262B, Galaxy S III Duos Dual Chip
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		Brazil
Brazil
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/20226/1/2013
Depth8.2 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)67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in)
Weight182 grams (6.37 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.28" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)419 PPI217 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+		feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
System versionAndroid 12Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225
CPUOcta-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)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR51GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1		8GB (4.49GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100		UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE		Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE		Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12¾m
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF		5 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.28" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics		feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon		Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0		Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging		feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green• Colors: White, Blue
• Samsung TouchWiz
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.243W/kg (head)
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