OnePlus 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 80/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5400); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,401,788).
OnePlus 12
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 220g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $892
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 7 points higher (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). Value score: OnePlus 12 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 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 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 12 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2401788 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7100 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $892 |
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus 12 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus 12 by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $93. OnePlus 12 was $93 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus 12 (98/100 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 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus 12 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus 12 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.