Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 17 vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2025 8:40 AM, updated: 11/2/2025 3:28 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB) 41Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1220x2656

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB) Compare Xiaomi 17 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 17 (512GB/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!

41 Advantages Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
+4.61GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)157% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (458GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (48GB available)
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)20% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+68 billion4249 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1220x2656 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+464 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP163% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.31" inches53% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+7000 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+100W6 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
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Dragon Crystal GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
6.3"	vs	+6.5"3% Larger screen
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Face unlock 2D

Fingerprint sensor (under display) / Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi 17 25113PN0EC (Xiaomi 16)	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Brazil, Philippines
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	9/27/2025, Announced: 9/25/2025	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.95 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1220x2656 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	464 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	68 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragon Crystal Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	3500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 16	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	HyperOS 3	One UI Core 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 840	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 3492566 (v11) Geekbench: 11228 (v6.5)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512GB (458GB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.417mm102°1/2.76"0.64µm	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@30fps (HDR) 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+ 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR 10-bit LOG 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	21mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res audio	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	4 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	100W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 22.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	49 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
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: Black, Blue, Pink, White	• Colors: Black, Blue, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 17 (512GB/12GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.799W/kg (head), 0.629W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.539W/kg (head), 1.388W/kg (body)