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Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12X vs Apple iPhone X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone X X Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) 20Points
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Apple iPhone X (256GB) Compare Xiaomi 12X X
5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12X (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!

12X (256GB/12GB)} 20 Advantages Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) vs iPhone X (256GB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPhone X (256GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB 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
+6.28"8%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP183%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.56" inches92%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 32MP4 times
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
+4500 mAh66%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2716 mAh
+67W3 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)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 (222GB available)vs+256GB (245GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
176 grams (6.16 ounces)vs+174 grams (6.09 ounces)1%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)6%
Thinner
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1125x2436 pixels6%
Higher resolution screen
419 PPIvs+463 PPI11%
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
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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.
Not supportedvs+IP67 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 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Model12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Other model namesXiaomi 12X 2112123AG (Global), 2112123AC (China)iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/202111/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.28" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)419 PPI463 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
DCI-P3
Touch rate: 480Hz
625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
System versionAndroid 11iOS 11
Firmware updateAndroid 12iOS 16
User InterfaceMIUI 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 598003 (v8), 690298 (v9)
Geekbench: 3168 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 233100 (v7)
Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR53GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (245GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
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 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1865 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1901 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
China version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
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, 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
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.22µm 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@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX766
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)32mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (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 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (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, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (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 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh2716 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (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: Gray, Blue, Purple
• LiquidCool
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• 5W charger is included
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Face ID

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)iPhone X (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.59W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)feature not registered
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