Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 74/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 8 points higher (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Pro | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (93/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (87/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12S Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.