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Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB) vs Xiaomi 12 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC vs Xiaomi 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12 X Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB) 08Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 (128GB)

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!

Poco X3 NFC (128GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB) vs 12 (128GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.67"6%
Larger screen
vs6.28"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP19%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+5160 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
215 grams (7.53 ounces)vs+180 grams (6.3 ounces)19%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10vs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
395 PPIvs+419 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/1.73" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 20MPvs+(front) 32MP61%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 11vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
33Wvs+67W103%
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.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.1 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
120Hz
1080x2400 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
ModelPoco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Other model namesPOCO X3 NFC M2007J20CG, M2007J20CTXiaomi 12 5G 2201123G (Global), 2201123C (China)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
Release date9/8/2020, Announced: 9/7/202012/31/2021, Announced: 12/28/2011
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.8 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight215 grams (7.53 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI419 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features450nits[typ]
HDR10
1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 12 / 12.5MIUI 13

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 985115 (v9)
Geekbench: 3652 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
China version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
China version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.0µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.412mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.73" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5160 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Cobalt Blue, Shadow Gray
• Silicone Case included
• Screen protector included
• LiquidCool 1.0 heat pipe
• Google Pay
• Colors: Gray, Blue, Purple, Green
• LiquidCool

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (128GB)Xiaomi 12 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.77W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.56W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)0.6W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
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