OnePlus 12R vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 63/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 1,844,595); the OnePlus 12R is noticeably lighter (207g vs 226g).
OnePlus 12R
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 207g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 25 points higher (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 62/100). Value score: OnePlus 12R — 52/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 12R | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1844595 | 3579338 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $999 |
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus 12R and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads OnePlus 12R by 48.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. OnePlus 12R was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (80/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R by 25 points (88/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. 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.