Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 55.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (97/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (90/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.