Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A12 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
4860
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S Ultra (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!
14 Common items in both devices |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Face unlock |
Fingerprint sensor (under display) / Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
Model | 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) |
Other model names | 小米12S Ultra 5G (2203121C) 12GB RAM | Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim-NFC (32GB + 3GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Russia, Ukraine |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 7/9/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.97 x 163.17 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 225 grams (7.88 ounces) | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.73" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 521 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 11 |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | One UI 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
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 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1039412 (v9) Geekbench: 4300 (v5.1) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) 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 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) | 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+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE 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 network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mm1/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm128°1/2"0.8µmDual-PixelPDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 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 | 23mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.6µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@480fps Sony IMX989 Leica optics | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
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/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon | Mono sound (not stereo) |
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 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4860 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
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 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
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: Black, Dark Green | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body) |