Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 70/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,305,466); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 129); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 225g).
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 204g vs 225g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1305466
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 15 points higher (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1305466 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.