OnePlus 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5400); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 2,401,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 12
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 12 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 220g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 83/100). Value score: OnePlus 12 — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 12 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2401788 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7100 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 12 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads OnePlus 12 by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. OnePlus 12 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the OnePlus 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 12 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 83/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.