Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 12S vs Honor Magic3 Pro+
Comparison between Xiaomi 12S and Honor Magic3 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 12S, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 236 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9.9 mm
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 480 Hz
- against 300 Hz
Honor Magic3 Pro+, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 456 ppi
- against 419 ppi
- Wireless charging power
- 66 W
- against 50 W
- Usable Surface
- 94.9 %
- against 89.2 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.19 GHz Best value | 2.99 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,412,647 | 916,600 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-X2, 3× Cortex-A710, and 4× Cortex-A510. | Octa-core CPU: 1x Cortex-X1 at 2.99 GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.42 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Purple, Green, Black | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 69.9 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 152.7 mm | 162.8 mm |
| Weight | 182 g Best value | 236 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.2 % | 94.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather | Glass, Ceramics, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W Best value | 66 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 66 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W | — |
Display
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.28″ | 6.76″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,344 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 419 ppi | 456 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | OLED, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, Altimeter |
Software
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, MirrorLink | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Three Microphones, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | 12S | Magic3 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2206123SC | ELZ-AN20 |
