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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 78.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | ZTE |
| Android 12 | Android 11 |
| 2021-12-28 | 2021-06-04 |
| 6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 inches | 6.36 x 2.87 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.31 ounces | 6.63 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Green and Pink | Black, Gold, Green and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 418 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| 1100 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset |
| processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 730 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 6.21 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 50.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 35.00mm focal length |
| 0.64 inches (1/1.56") sensor | -- |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (30 fps) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 12.54 | 11.99 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 4600mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 6.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xiaomi 12 is slightly better than the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, getting a general score of 78.8 against 78.1. These devices come with Android OS (Operating System), but the Xiaomi 12 has the newer 12 version and ZTE Axon 30 Ultra has Android 11, giving some additional features and performance optimizations. Although the Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra were only released 7 months apart, Xiaomi 12's body is a little thicker but also a bit lighter than the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra.
The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra counts with a very superior CPU than Xiaomi 12. They have a 8 GB RAM memory and 8 cores. The Xiaomi 12 has a slightly better looking display than ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, because although it has a little smaller display, and they both have the same 1080 x 2400 resolution, the Xiaomi 12 also counts with a little bit better pixel quantity in each inch in the screen.
The Xiaomi 12 and the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra both have incredibly similar memory for apps and games, both have the same internal memory. The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra has a bit longer battery duration than Xiaomi 12, because it has a 4600mAh battery size. Xiaomi 12 counts with a little bit better camera than ZTE Axon 30 Ultra, although it has a tinier camera aperture which is not good for shooting images and videos in low-light environments, a worse video quality and a way less mega-pixels back facing camera.
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