Comparison between:
- Huawei nova 11
- Xiaomi 12X
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
Huawei nova 11 | Xiaomi 12X | |
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Model alias | FOA-AL00 | 2112123AC 2112123AG |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
Width | 74.96 mm 7.496 cm 0.246 ft 2.951 in | 69.9 mm 6.99 cm 0.229 ft 2.752 in |
Height | 161.29 mm 16.129 cm 0.529 ft 6.35 in | 152.7 mm 15.27 cm 0.501 ft 6.012 in |
Thickness | 6.88 mm 0.688 cm 0.023 ft 0.271 in | 8.16 mm 0.816 cm 0.027 ft 0.321 in |
Weight | 168 g 0.37 lbs 5.93 oz | 176 g 0.39 lbs 6.21 oz |
Volume | 83.18 cm³ 5.05 in³ | 87.1 cm³ 5.29 in³ |
Colors | Color 11 Dawn Gold Obsidian Black Snow White | Black Purple Blue |
Body materials | Plastic Glass | Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy Glass |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD |
Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
GSM | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) |
CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) | - |
W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | - |
UMTS | - | UMTS 800 MHz (B6) UMTS 800 MHz (B19) UMTS 850 MHz (B5) UMTS 900 MHz (B8) UMTS 1700 MHz (B4) UMTS 1900 MHz (B2) UMTS 2100 MHz (B1) |
LTE | LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B18) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B19) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B26) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B2) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B12) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B17) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28) LTE-FDD 800 MHz (B20) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B18) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B19) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B26) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1500 MHz (B32) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B66) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B2) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) |
5G NR | - | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) 5G-TDD 4700 MHz (n79) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE EV-DO Rev. A | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE 5G NSA 5G SA |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
Operating system (OS) | HarmonyOS 3.0 | MIUI 12.5 (Android 11) MIUI 13 (Android 12) |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) |
Process technology | 6 nm | 7 nm |
CPU | 1x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 3x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78, 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 (Kryo 670) | 1x 3.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A77, 3x 2.42 GHz ARM Cortex-A77, 4x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Kryo 585) |
CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
Level 1 cache memory (L1) | - | 512 KB + 512 KB |
Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 2048 KB 2 MB | 1024 KB 1 MB |
Level 3 cache memory (L3) | - | 4096 KB 4 MB |
CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
CPU frequency | 2400 MHz | 3200 MHz |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
GPU frequency | 550 MHz | 670 MHz |
RAM capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
RAM channels | Double channel | Quad channel |
RAM frequency | 3200 MHz | 2750 MHz |
- | Vapor chamber liquid cooling system |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
Storage | 256 GB 512 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
UFS | UFS 3.1 |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
Type/technology | OLED | AMOLED |
Diagonal size | 6.7 in 170.18 mm 17.02 cm | 6.28 in 159.51 mm 15.95 cm |
Width | 2.75 in 69.76 mm 6.98 cm | 2.58 in 65.46 mm 6.55 cm |
Height | 6.11 in 155.22 mm 15.52 cm | 5.73 in 145.46 mm 14.55 cm |
Aspect ratio | 2.225:1 | 2.222:1 |
Resolution | 1084 x 2412 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
Pixel density | 395 ppi 155 ppcm | 419 ppi 164 ppcm |
Color depth | 30 bit 1073741824 colors | 36 bit 68719476736 colors |
Display area | 89.85 % | 89.5 % |
Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
2.5D curved glass screen Kunlun Glass DCI-P3 120 Hz refresh rate 300 Hz touch sampling rate 1440 Hz PWM dimming SGS Eyesafe Certified | Display manufacturer - Samsung Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 120 Hz refresh rate 480 Hz touch sampling rate 1100 cd/m² peak brightness 10-bit color HDR10+ Dolby Vision Sunlight Mode 3.0 DCI-P3 Heart rate detection |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint Gravity Color temperature sensor | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Geomagnetic Fingerprint Hall Gravity |
In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor 360° Color temperature sensor |
Rear camera
The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
Sensor model | - | Sony IMX766 |
Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS BSI |
Sensor format | - | 1/1.56" |
Pixel size | 0.7 µm 0.000700 mm | 1 µm 0.001000 mm |
Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.88 |
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 24 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
Number of lenses | 6 | 6 |
Flash type | LED | Dual LED |
Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 pixels 50.33 MP | 8190 x 6144 pixels 50.32 MP |
Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 7680 x 4320 pixels 33.18 MP |
Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF) Laser autofocus (LAF) | Autofocus Continuous autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection Face unlock White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Super Night Mode 2.0 HDR10 video recording |
RYYB sensor Secondary rear camera - 8 MP (ultra-wide-angle) Aperture size - f/2.4 (#2) Angle of view - 112° (#2) Third rear camera - 2 MP (depth-sensing) Aperture size - f/2.4 (#3) | Pixel size - 2.0 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Secondary rear camera - 13 MP (ultra-wide-angle) Angle of view - 123° (#2) Aperture size - f/2.4 (#2) Focal length equivalent (35 mm) - 12 mm (#2) 5-elements (#2) Third rear camera - 5 MP (telemacro) Focal length equivalent (35 mm) - 50 mm (#3) 3-7 cm shooting distance (#3) |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
Sensor type | CMOS BSI | CMOS BSI |
Pixel size | - | 1.14 µm 0.001140 mm |
Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
Field of view | 100 ° | 80.5 ° |
Image resolution | 8960 x 6720 pixels 60.21 MP | 32 MP |
Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
Video FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps |
Features | Face unlock Face detection HDR | HDR Face unlock |
XD Fusion Image Engine | - |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
Huawei Histen | 2 stereo speakers harman / kardon Hi-Res Audio Dolby Atmos |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
Radio | No | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo NavIC QZSS | A-GPS BeiDou GPS (L1+L5) GLONASS (G11) Galileo (E1+E5a) QZSS (L1+L5) |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
Wi-Fi | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display |
2x2 MIMO HE160 4096 QAM 8 spatial-stream sounding MU-MIMO | 2x2 MIMO |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
Version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
Features | A2DP EDR BLE SBC | A2DP AVRCP DIP HFP HID HSP LE MAP OPP PAN PBAP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV HWA LDAC | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MP3 WAV LDAC LHDC aptX-Adaptive PCM AMR-NB |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MP4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid | MKV MP4 WMV M4V WEBM 3GP 3G2 ASF |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
Charger output power | 11 V / 6 A 10 V / 4 A 10 V / 2.25 A 4.5 V / 5 A 5 V / 4.5 A | - |
Quick charge technology | Huawei Super Fast Charge | Xiaomi Surge Charge 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+, Power Delivery 3.0 |
Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
- | 67W fast wired charging |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
Head SAR (EU) | - | 0.594 W/kg |
Body SAR (EU) | - | 0.998 W/kg |
Huawei nova 11 | Xiaomi 12X |