Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 74/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,425,446); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (89/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.