Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
43.2Performance54
47.7Display64.2
47Camera69.5
62.5Battery71.6
65.3Features65.3
2 spec wins — Xiaomi 1210 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and display (+17). Xiaomi 12 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
- 21% lower weight: 180 g vs 227 g
- 10% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 63
- 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.28 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 522 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 2,600 nits+136% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | 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 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+21% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+10% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | 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 | 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 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |