Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 234,339); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M12
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 226g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 Samsung Galaxy M12 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 93.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (97/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (93/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.