Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $750 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 205g).
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $899
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Xiaomi 12 — 40/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (93/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (69/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1322176 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 113 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $899 |
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Xiaomi 12 by 58.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Xiaomi 12 was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (93/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (87/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (69/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 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.