Xiaomi 12S vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Xiaomi 12S (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 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12S
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 205g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (69/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1381634 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 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 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Xiaomi 12S by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (93/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (69/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S 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.