Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (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 71/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 3 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,627,862); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 11 points higher (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (93/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra 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.