Xiaomi 12S vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,627,862 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 225g).
Xiaomi 12S
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 225g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1627862 vs 1381634
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (69/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1381634 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (70/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (69/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12S by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.