Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 49/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,627,862); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 136).
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 33 points higher (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 17/100). 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 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 226 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (93/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (72/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (18/100 vs 17/100).
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 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 33 points (82/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.