Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $600 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,469,638).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $845
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 12T Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 12T Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1469638 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 129 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $245. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $245 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12T Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12T Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.