Samsung Galaxy F12 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 234,339); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F12
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 221g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F12 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (52/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F12
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F12 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy F12 by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy F12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (52/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy F12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F12 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.