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

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

5/17/2022 7:14 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 11:00 PM

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

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Apple iPhone X (256GB) Compare Xiaomi 12X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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)

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20 Advantages Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	vs	15 Advantages Apple iPhone X (256GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+6.28"8% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(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.	vs	1/3" 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	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G 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	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh66% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2716 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.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary 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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
256GB (222GB available)	vs	+256GB (245GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1	vs	+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 back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1125x2436 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
419 PPI	vs	+463 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+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 supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Face unlock 2D	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+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)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi 12X 2112123AG (Global), 2112123AC (China)	iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902
Country or region available	China	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2021	11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	8.2 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)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.28" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	463 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1100nits[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 version	Android 11	iOS 11
Firmware update	Android 12	iOS 16
User Interface	MIUI 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm 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 memory	12GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
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	1024/150 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	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 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 network	LTE 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 network	Global 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 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, 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 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 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 network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not 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 resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX766	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2716 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)	iPhone X (256GB)
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: 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 registered	1.09W/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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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?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate