Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-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 (3,942,923 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy A12 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $892
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A12 — 28/100, 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) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | 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 | $180 | $892 |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $712. Samsung Galaxy A12 was $712 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.