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| Global Score | |
| 79.6 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 12 | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2021-12-28 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.44 x 2.94 x 0.32 inches | 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.20 ounces | 5.19 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Green and Pink | Black, Purple and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 186.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 3200 x 1440 pixels | 2220 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 524 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 1000 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 730 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 6.21 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 50.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.78 inches (1/1.28") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.76 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4600mAh Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.48 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi 12 Pro has a global score of 79.6, which is slightly better than the Google Pixel 3a's general score of 78.8. These phones use Android OS (Operating System), but Xiaomi 12 Pro has 12 version while Google Pixel 3a has Android 11 version. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a heavier device than Google Pixel 3a, but both have the same thickness.
Google Pixel 3a features a much better processing power than Xiaomi 12 Pro, although it has 4 GB lesser RAM memory, they both have the same number of cores. Xiaomi 12 Pro counts with a better looking display than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a bigger screen, a better resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and a just a bit greater pixel amount per inch of display.
Xiaomi 12 Pro features a greater camera than Google Pixel 3a, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not good for shooting pictures and videos in low light situations, it also counts with a much larger back camera sensor taking more light and vivid colors, a much better video definition and a much more MP camera.
Xiaomi 12 Pro has a much bigger storage for applications and games than Google Pixel 3a, because it has more internal storage. The Xiaomi 12 Pro counts with a much longer battery life than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 53 percent greater battery capacity.
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