Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S
Comparison between Xiaomi 12S Ultra and Xiaomi 12S: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi 12S Ultra, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 9.2 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 8.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi 12S Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,860 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,500 nits
- against 1,100 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 522 ppi
- against 419 ppi
- Battery Type
- Si-O2
- against Li-Polymer
Xiaomi 12S, if you care about…
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 225 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9.1 mm
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 480 Hz
- against 240 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 3.19 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,412,941 Best value | 1,412,647 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,488 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,671 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X2 core, three Cortex-A710 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU: 1× Cortex-X2, 3× Cortex-A710, and 4× Cortex-A510. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Grey, White, Purple, Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.2 mm | 152.7 mm |
| Weight | 225 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 89.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass, Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,860 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-O2 Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W | 67 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W | 50 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W | 10 W |
Display
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,500 nits Best value | 1,100 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.73″ Best value | 6.28″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 522 ppi Best value | 419 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 Best value | 5,000,000 :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, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 12-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 3 years |
Connectivity
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, MirrorLink |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | 12S Ultra | 12S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2203121C | 2206123SC |