Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (87/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.