Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) vs Motorola Moto X (XT1056)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12X vs Motorola Moto X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.28"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
32mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
4.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
10.5
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB)
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26 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 17 Common items in both devices |
| AMOLED |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| Model | 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi 12X 2112123AG (Global), 2112123AC (China) | Sprint Motorola Moto X1 XT1056, Motorola Ghost XFON |
| Country or region available |  China |  USA |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Motorola |
| Release date | 12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2021 | 9/9/2013 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in) | 65.3 x 129.3 millimeters (2.57 x 5.09 in) |
| Weight | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.28" inches | 4.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~72.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 419 PPI | 312 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch rate: 480Hz | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| User Interface | MIUI 13 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm) |
| 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) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 320 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 598003 (v8), 690298 (v9) Geekbench: 3168 (v5.1) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1 | 16GB (12GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| 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 | 100/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| 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 Cat3 (Bands 2) |
| 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| 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) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF | 10.5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4320x2432 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/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 30mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital 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/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX766 | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon | Supported |
| 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.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
| 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 |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor Temperature |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 2200 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 13 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 576 hours (24 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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: Black, White • Motorola Assist • 1.4µm pixel size camera • ClearPixel camera • Google Drive 50GB • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi 12X (256GB/12GB) | Moto X (XT1056) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.59W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body) | feature not registered |