Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,425,446).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W

  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4600 mAh
  • Lighter: 192g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Xiaomi 12S Pro: The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 12S Pro Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3569354
Geekbench Single 1761 3310
Geekbench Multi 4688 10070
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3200 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
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 256GB / 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 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 203 g 192 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 12S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +60.1%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (95/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 12S Pro 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.