Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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

5/17/2022 7:14 AM, updated: 9/8/2022 2:36 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Apple iPhone SE (16GB) Compare Xiaomi 12X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)

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26 Advantages Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)117% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+256GB (222GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+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
+1080x2400 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+419 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.28"57% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.56" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+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
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh174% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+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	4.2 + A2DP
+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
UFS 3.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)56% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

19 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi 12X 2112123AG (Global), 2112123AC (China)	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2021	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.28" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	419 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch rate: 480Hz	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
System version	Android 11	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	Android 12	iOS 15
User Interface	MIUI 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
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 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 598003 (v8), 690298 (v9) Geekbench: 3168 (v5.1) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (10GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
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	150/50 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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) 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 Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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 A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	29mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX766	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
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	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + 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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not 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/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
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, Gold, Rose Gold • Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC for Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.59W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)

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Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate