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 — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-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 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 203g vs 219g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (88/100 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 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
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 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 14 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 — 88/100.
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.