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| Global Score | |
| 72.9 | 82.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| Android 12 | -- |
| -- | 2018-07-30 |
| -- | 6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 inches |
| -- | 8.32 ounces |
| -- | 16 777 216 |
| -- | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 1000.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 418 pixels per inch | 760 pixels per inch |
| 1100 cd/m2 brightness | 900 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 10.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 730 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 6.21 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 11.34 |
| Camera | |
| 50.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| -- | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 8.47 | 10.45 |
| 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 | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 3540mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 5.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| 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
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has a general score of 82.2, which is much better than the Xiaomi 12S's global score of 72.9. Xperia XZ2 Premium features a very superior CPU than Xiaomi 12S, although it has lesser RAM memory, they both have the same number of cores. The Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with a more vivid screen than Xiaomi 12S, because although it has less brightness and a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a way higher 2160 x 3840 resolution and a much greater screen pixels density.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium takes way better pictures and videos than Xiaomi 12S, although it has a lot less MP back facing camera. The Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with a better storage for apps and games than Xiaomi 12S, because although it has less internal memory, it also counts with a SD memory slot that allows a maximum of 400 GB.
Xiaomi 12S features greater battery duration than Xperia XZ2 Premium, because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity against 3540mAh.
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