Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $750 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,322,176).
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $825
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Xiaomi 12 — 40/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322176 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $825 |
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 63.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $75. Xiaomi 12 was $75 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 12 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.