OnePlus 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 80/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,401,788).

The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 83
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money 72
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes OnePlus 12 better?

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2401788
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2200
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7100
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 8 points higher (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: OnePlus 12 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

OnePlus 12: The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 12 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2401788 3654776
Geekbench Single 2200 3640
Geekbench Multi 7100 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5400 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm
Weight 220 g 219 g
Launch price $799 $799
Camera comparison
OnePlus 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
83
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 12
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 12
  • 5400 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 12 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
80/100
2401788 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +34.3%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads OnePlus 12 by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 12
$799
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The OnePlus 12 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 83/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.