Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 12S Ultra, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.8 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 12S Ultra, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 522 ppi
- against 500 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- against 45 W
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
- against 15 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,488
- against 1,142
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,750 nits
- against 1,500 nits
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- OS Update Support
- 4 years
- against 3 years
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Xclipse 920 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,412,941 | 1,023,311 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,488 Best value | 1,142 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,671 Best value | 3,293 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X2 core, three Cortex-A710 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Blue, Grey, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.2 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 225 g Best value | 228 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass, Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,860 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-O2 Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.3:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,750 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.73″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 3,088 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 522 ppi Best value | 500 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 Best value | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, One Billion Colors, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Scratch Resistant | Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, HDR10, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.98 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 7,350 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,670 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
Technical
| Specification | 12S Ultra | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2203121C | SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS |
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