Category Breakdown
Gionee P12
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
43.142.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.755.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), AF0.3 MP, (ultrawide)0.3 MP, (depth)
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Purple
Black, White, Pink, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 10
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 10
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

