Honor 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Honor 70 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8000, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 54 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,080,933); the Honor 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Honor 70 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1080933
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1097
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3309
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1080933 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1097 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3309 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×74.6×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 70 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Honor 70 Pro by 33.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor 70 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Honor 70 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (73/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.