Category Breakdown
Gionee P12
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Performance
55.660.5
Camera
19.136.0
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.720.8
Build
73.988.7
Connectivity
52.160.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.737.8
Summary
- The Gionee P12 features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact has a smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P12 is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A20 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Xperia Z1 Compact utilizes a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the P12 offering a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Z1 Compact's 20.7 MP, providing better image quality.
- Battery capacity is higher in the P12 at 3200 mAh, compared to the 2300 mAh in the Z1 Compact.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the P12 on Android 10 and the Z1 Compact on Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.1.
- Build quality is also distinct, as the P12 has a glass front and plastic frame, while the Z1 Compact features a glass front and aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee P12
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
General
Release Date
2020, November 09
2014
Announced
2020, November 09
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503
Display
Size
6.1"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~288 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A20 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF0.3 MP, (ultrawide)0.3 MP, (depth)
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.1 x 73.7 x 9.7 mm (6.15 x 2.90 x 0.38 in)
127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
178 g
137 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Purple
Black, White, Pink, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

