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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Huawei P8Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P8Max X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) 20Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X
6.8"
LTPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4360
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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!

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)} 20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)} 6 Advantages Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (228GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (26GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs228 grams (7.98 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+409 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs324 PPI
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4360 mAh
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)18%
Thinner
6.43"vs+6.8"6%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12S (NFC)Huawei P8 Max Standard Edition DAV-713L, Huawei DAV-713L
Country or region available(Europe)Hong KongTaiwan
(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandXiaomiHuawei
Release date4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/20236/1/2015
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)93 x 182.7 millimeters (3.66 x 7.19 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)228 grams (7.98 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS LCD
Screen size6.43" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features1000nits[peak]feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMIUI 14feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 935 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)ARM Mali-T628 MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (228GB available)
UFS 2.2
32GB (26GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.52" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersSupported
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.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4360 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered39 hours (1.6 days)
Standbyfeature not registered750 hours (31.3 days)

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Greenโ€ข Colors: Titanium Grey, Mystic Champagne, Luxurious Gold
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Huawei Emotion 3.1 UI
โ€ข Beidou GPS
โ€ข Dolby Digital Plus
โ€ข nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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