Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2022 8:49 AM, updated: 6/23/2023 7:47 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus X Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423) Compare Xiaomi 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non 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!

31 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (218GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (24GB available)
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+419 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.28"14% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP197% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 23MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.28" inches80% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3430 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	12S (256GB/12GB)	Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Other model names	小米12S 5G (12GB RAM) 2206123SC	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Single-Sim G3423, Sony SM11L
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022	9/21/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.28" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
System version	Android 12	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
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)
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 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)
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	Not supported
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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	1/2.3" inches
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
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	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
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	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + 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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3430 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	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
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: Gray, White, Purple, Green	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)
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