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Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB) vs Apple iPhone XS (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Apple iPhone XS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone XS X Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB) 22Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1220x2712

200
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Apple iPhone XS (256GB) Compare Xiaomi 12T Pro X
5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2658
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12T Pro (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!

12T Pro (256GB/12GB)} 22 Advantages Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB) vs iPhone XS (256GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPhone XS (256GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)66%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1220x2712 pixels21%
Higher resolution screen
vs1125x2436 pixels
+6.67"15%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+(triple camera) 200MP + 8MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.22" inches109%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 20MP181%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 7.1MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh88%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2658 mAh
+120W7 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
256GB (218GB available)vs+256GB (244GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+177 grams (6.2 ounces)16%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
446 PPIvs+463 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Face unlock 2Dvs+Face unlock 3DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
IP53 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Model12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Other model namesXiaomi 12T Pro 22081212UG (Global)iPhone Xs A1920, A2097, A2098, A2100
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date10/6/2022, Announced: 10/4/20229/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.9 x 163.1 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1220x2712 pixels (20:9)1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)446 PPI463 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ], 900nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
DCI-P3
Touch sampling rate: 480Hz
625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
System versionAndroid 12iOS 12
Firmware updateAndroid 13iOS 18
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
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)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1032185 (v9)
Geekbench: 4081 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 346379 (v7)
Geekbench: 11472 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100All models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2100 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
A1920/A2100 models:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2097 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2098 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19, 20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 75)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
200 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.22" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size0.64µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.47" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 3D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2658 mAh
Charger, watts120W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Face ID

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 12T Pro (256GB/12GB)iPhone XS (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)feature not registered
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