Honor 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 90 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Honor 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1463370
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (58/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1463370 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Honor 90 Pro by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (58/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Honor 90 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.