Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,425,446); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (90/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.