Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.28"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.57"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4520
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB)
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24 Advantages 
7 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| AMOLED |
| Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+ |
| 1080x2400 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| 5G SA/NSA |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | 小米12S 5G (8GB RAM) 2206123SC | 小米Redmi 10X 5G (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  China |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 | 5/26/2020 |
| Depth | 8.2 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) | 75.75 x 164.16 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) |
| Weight | 182 grams (6.37 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.28" inches | 6.57" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| 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 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | 600nits[typ] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 820 MT6875 (7nm) |
| 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 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC5 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1029495 (v9) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| 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 | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79) |
| 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| 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) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.28" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 0.8µm 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 | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.3 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| 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, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| 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, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| 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 (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4520 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 22.5W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| 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 | • Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green | • Colors: Blue, Gold, Pink/blue • MIUI 11, 12 • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi 12S (256GB/8GB) | Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) | |
| 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 |