Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
43.2Performance64.4
47.7Display63.8
47Camera74.3
62.5Battery92
65.3Features60
2 spec wins — Xiaomi 128 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and camera (+27). 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
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 18% lower weight: 180 g vs 219 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 63
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.28 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi+1% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 3,500 nits+218% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 1,150,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 40% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 44% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+78% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 100 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+18% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm+1% |
| IP rating | — | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |