Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.73"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4860
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
OLED
OLED
1080x2160
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
AMOLED / OLED |
Dual-LED flash |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Model | 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Pixel 3a XL (G020D) |
Other model names | 小米12S Ultra 5G (2203121C) 8GB RAM | Google Pixel 3a XL G020D |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Japan |
Brand | Xiaomi | |
Release date | 7/9/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.97 x 163.17 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in) | 76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 225 grams (7.88 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 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/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
Screen size | 6.73" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 521 PPI | 402 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Dragontrail Glass |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 12 |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) |
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: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 615 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1039412 (v9) Geekbench: 4300 (v5.1) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
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 | 600/75 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
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 Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 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, 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, 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 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
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 | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 23mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.6µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical 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@480fps Sony IMX989 Leica optics | 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
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/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
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/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
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 | 5.0 + 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 | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4860 mAh | 3700 mAh |
Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
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/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
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: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish • FeliCa |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020D) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.2W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.96W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) |