Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 49/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,627,862); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 136); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 225g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (82/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (26/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.