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Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Sony Xperia M5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M5 X Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB) 28Points
6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Sony Xperia M5 (E5653) Compare Xiaomi 12S Pro X
5"
IPS

1080x1920

21.2
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)

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12S Pro (256GB/12GB)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Xperia M5 (E5653)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)53%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (218GB available)23 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1440x3200 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+521 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+6.73"35%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 21.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP150%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 13MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(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
vsAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 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
+4600 mAh77%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)44%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8%
Thinner
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+11 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
Model12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Xperia M5 (E5653)
Other model namesMi 12S Pro 5G (12GB RAM) 2206122SCSony Xperia M5 TD-LTE E5653, Sony Holly SS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiSony
Release date7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/20229/1/2015
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in)72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.73" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)521 PPI441 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
System versionAndroid 12Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 5.1 Lollipop
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm)
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)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1040111 (v9)
Geekbench: 4234 (v5.4)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR53GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB (9GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28), TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)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, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 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/NSANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
50MP telephoto f/1.950mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/2.2115ยฐ
21.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5312x3984 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.28" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
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/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4600 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts120W 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 registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered656 hours (27.3 days)

โž• Other features

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Greenโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold
โ€ข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
โ€ข Sony Clear Audio+
โ€ข Exmor RS sensor camera
โ€ข Miracast
โ€ข IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/12GB)Sony Xperia M5 (E5653)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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