OnePlus 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 80/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5400); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,401,788); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12
Performance 83
Display 89
Camera 83
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money 72
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes OnePlus 12 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999

  • Overall rating 80/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2401788
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2200
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7100
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5400 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). Value score: OnePlus 12 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 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 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2401788 3998145
Geekbench Single 2200 3640
Geekbench Multi 7100 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 5400 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 220 g 219 g
Launch price $799 $999
Camera comparison
OnePlus 12
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
83
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 12
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
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 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

OnePlus 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
80/100
2401788 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +39.9%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads OnePlus 12 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 12
$799
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999

Launch price difference: $200. OnePlus 12 was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The OnePlus 12 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).

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