Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
43.2Performance54
56.7Display64.2
63.6Camera69.5
72.1Battery71.6
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11) and display (+8). 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
- 33% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 90 W
- 10% lower weight: 204 g vs 227 g
- 10% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 64
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 73% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,500 nits
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,600 nits+73% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 120 W+33% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g+10% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+10% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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