Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
43.2Performance54
56.7Display59.4
63.6Camera65.9
72.1Battery74.2
65.3Features65.3
2 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11) and display (+3). Xiaomi 12 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 11% lower weight: 204 g vs 229 g
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 43
- 60% higher Optical zoom: 3.2 x vs 2 x
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 35% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,550,000 vs 1,150,000
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,500 vs 4,300
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.73 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 522 ppi | 522 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,900 nits+27% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000Top 37% | 1,550,000+35%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 43% | 2,050+19%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 45% | 5,500+28%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3.2 x+60% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 4,820 mAh+5% |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 120 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g+11% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |