Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,349,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1349808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1349808 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (93/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (87/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.