Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA X and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | F5121 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 143 mm | 165.66 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has greater height than Sony XPERIA X. |
Width | 69 mm | 75.96 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has greater width than Sony XPERIA X. |
Depth | 7.7 mm | 7.85 mm | Sony XPERIA X is narrower than Sony XPERIA X. |
Weight | 152 g | 183.5 g | Sony XPERIA X is lighter than Sony XPERIA X. |
Body Colour | White | Lime gold | Rose gold | Graphite black | Ice blue | Onyx grey | Mint green | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP53 | |
Repairability Index | - | 7.5 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 1.23 W/kg (body), 0.72 W/kg (head) | 2.55 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head), 0.995 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA X. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA X. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 395 ppi | |
Max Brightness | - | 1200 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 4500000:1 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
Display Features | Curve edge | Sunlight Display, Reading mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, DotDisplay, E2 Pro | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
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Processor Number | MSM8956 | - | |
Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA X. |
Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA X. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA X has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | Qualcomm ADRENO 610 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA X. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA X. |
User Memory | 20 GB | - | |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA X. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.76" | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X. |
Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.64 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 24 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | Night Scene, Creative effect | Bokeh effect | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Timeshift video | Portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter, Face in Picture | - | Sony XPERIA X has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Superior Auto, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus, Sticker Creator | 4-in-1 to 1.28μm pixel |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Omnivision OV08D sensor | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.0" | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.45 | Sony XPERIA X has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X. |
Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2620 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA X. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Mi-FC fast charging technology | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | 600 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 840 minutes | 1860 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA X. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 600 min Standby (GSM): up to 580 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 840 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 600 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 540 hrs Playback (Music): up to 64 hrs Playback (video): up to 10 hrs |
Talk: up to 1860 min Gaming: up to 9 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 13 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, GATT, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA X has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, VP8, VP9, H.265 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, motion sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, battery STAMINA mode, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality engine, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Smart Cleaning, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, MirrorLink support, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), S-Force Front surround, Read Mode, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, PS4 Remote Play | Graphite cooling, IR blaster, coin vibration motor |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA X | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | 33W charger | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP53, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification, Netflix HD Certification |