Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,484,323); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 224g).
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $892
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1484323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12T Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). 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 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Xiaomi 12T Pro — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1484323 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $892 |
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $292. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $292 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12T Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro 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.