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Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) vs Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12X vs Asus Zenfone 5Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) 22Points
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB) Compare Xiaomi 12X X
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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/8GB)} 22 Advantages Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB) vs Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)} 6 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (222GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (111GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+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
+1080x2400 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2246 pixels
+419 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+6.28"1%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP
+1/1.56" inches63%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+4500 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 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.
vs18W
+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
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
176 grams (6.16 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)7%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
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.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Model12X (256GB/8GB)Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Other model namesXiaomi 12X 2112123AG (Global), 2112123AC (China)Asus Zenfone 5z 6GB RAM, ASUS_Z01RD
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiAsus
Release date12/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/20216/1/2018
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.28" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)419 PPI402 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
DCI-P3
Touch rate: 480Hz
550nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 10
User InterfaceMIUI 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (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)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
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/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1200/100 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
A version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
B version (USA):
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
C version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
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 Cat15/Cat18
A version:
LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
B version (USA):
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41)
C version:
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Band 40)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
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
8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens24mm lens
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX766
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• 95% DCI-P3 coverage
• Supports glove touch
• ASUS ZenUI 5.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS sound (only headphones)

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi 12X (256GB/8GB)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 0.89W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.59W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)1.16W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
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