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).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12S Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 12S Pro

Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17T Pro

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76

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).

Xiaomi 12S Pro: The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

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
78
camera

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 12S Pro

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 12S Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery

Xiaomi 17T Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 12S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100
1420808 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +55.4%
3182664 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 12S Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17T Pro

$899

Detailed category analysis

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.