Motorola ThinkPhone vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Motorola ThinkPhone (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 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola ThinkPhone has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,289,763); the Motorola ThinkPhone is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola ThinkPhone
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Motorola ThinkPhone better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1289763
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola ThinkPhone vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola ThinkPhone are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola ThinkPhone are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola ThinkPhone | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1289763 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" P-OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×74.4×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola ThinkPhone
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola ThinkPhone
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola ThinkPhone
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola ThinkPhone and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Motorola ThinkPhone by 20.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola ThinkPhone are nearly equal (73/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (70/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Motorola ThinkPhone are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Motorola ThinkPhone by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola ThinkPhone and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola ThinkPhone has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Motorola ThinkPhone over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Motorola ThinkPhone is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.