Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,425,446); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 224g).
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 203g vs 224g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 63.8% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.