Xiaomi 12S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 224g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1381634 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 12S by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 12S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (83/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 12S has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.