Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2021 7:02 PM, updated: 9/7/2022 2:26 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M12 X Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)

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!

25 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (49GB available)158% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (19GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+405 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 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
+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
+18W20% 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
+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 [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + 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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP10% Higher resolution main camera
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

29 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

90Hz

16 million

6.5"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Other model names	POCO M3 Pro 5G, M2103K19PG (Global), M2103K19PI (India)	Galaxy M12 SM-M127F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile, Mexico
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	5/22/2021, Announced: 5/19/2021	4/30/2021, Announced: 4/19/2021
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.34 x 161.81 millimeters (2.97 x 6.37 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	214 grams (7.49 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	90Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 12.5 / 13	One UI Core 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.2	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	2000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 40, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75μm 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	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 Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	15W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	49 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
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: Power Black, Poco Yellow, Cool Blue	• Colors: Black, Blue, Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F/DS 32GB)
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)