Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $750 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,322,176).
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $760
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Xiaomi 12 — 40/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (77/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322176 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Launch price | $750 | $760 |
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $10. Xiaomi 12 was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (77/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.