ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
Side by side comparison between ZTE X990 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8GB
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Octa-core
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB)
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5 Advantages 
28 Advantages | 4 Common items in both devices |
| Only digital zoom |
| Hands-free calling |
| Vibrating alert |
| MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| + specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Model | X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) |
| Other model names | ZTE X990 Messenger edition by SFR | Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity edition ๅคฉ็็ |
| Country or region available | feature not registered |  China |
| Brand | ZTE | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 3/1/2010 | 7/13/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 |
| Depth | 11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in) | 74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in) |
| Weight | 90 grams (3.15 ounces) | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Display type | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 2.4" inches | 6.73" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 320x240 pixels | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Resistive Single touch 1-point | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 167 PPI | 521 PPI |
| Colors | 260 thousand | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
๐ค Operating System | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| System version | Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Titanium | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Chipset | feature not registered | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ Plus (4nm) |
| CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | feature not registered | ARM Mali-G710 MC10 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 953591 (v9) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| RAM memory | feature not registered | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128MB (5MB available) | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 0.236 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Dual-Band 900/1800 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | Not supported | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
๐ท Camera | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 2 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123ยฐ1/3.06"1.12ยตm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF |
| Main camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | QCIF (176x144) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Not supported | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.28" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22ยตm pixel |
| Autofocus | Not supported | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | feature not registered | Supported |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | feature not registered | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | feature not registered | Supported |
| HDR | feature not registered | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@120fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | Not supported | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon |
| Active noise cancellation | feature not registered | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 2.0 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | Not supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | feature not registered | Not supported |
| GPS | Not supported | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | feature not registered | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Sensors | Not supported | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 900 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 8 hours | feature not registered |
| Standby | 480 hours (20 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, E-mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Not supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | WAP, HTML | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Fixed QWERTY keyboard | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black on white, Black on silver โข Windows Live Messenger โข Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer โข Java framework | โข Colors: Black, Blue |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
| ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) | Xiaomi 12 Pro (MediaTek 128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |