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 (3,207,005 vs 1,627,862); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Better camera (70/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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)
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).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $899 |
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
We compared Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 49.2% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.