Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 29/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 234,339); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.