Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 17T
43.2Performance65.5
47.7Display67.5
47Camera61.4
62.5Battery72.5
65.3Features100
2 spec wins — Xiaomi 128 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17T wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+22). 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
- 10% lower weight: 180 g vs 200 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17T
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.28 ″ | 6.59 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1268x2756 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 460 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 3,500 nits+218% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | 1,150,000 | 2,137,999+86% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 40% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 44% | 6,607+54%Top 27% |
| 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 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh+44% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+10% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |