Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 234,339); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M12
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy M12 better?
- Lighter: 221g vs 235g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 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 / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M12 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M12 by 95.3% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M12 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy M12 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M12 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.