Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
41.4Performance43.2
49.4Display56.7
46.9Camera63.6
34.1Battery72.1
78.7Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2212 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and camera (+17). Samsung Galaxy S22 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 18% lower weight: 168 g vs 204 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 34
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 380% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.73 ″+10% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 522 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,500 nits+15% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000Top 42% | 1,150,000+5%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600Top 47% | 1,720+8%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150Top 48% | 4,300+4%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+50% | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 4,600 mAh+24% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 W+380% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+18% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+7% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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