Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
43.2Performance40.8
47.7Display57.6
47Camera66.4
62.5Battery70.2
65.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Xiaomi 127 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+19) and display (+10). 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
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 23% lower weight: 180 g vs 234 g
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,450
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 3,650
- 11% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 1,040,324
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 63
- 269% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 13 MP
- 55% higher Peak brightness: 1,700 nits vs 1,100 nits
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.28 ″ | 6.81 ″+8% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 515 ppi+23% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,700 nits+55% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+11%Top 37% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+19%Top 43% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+18%Top 45% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 48 MP+269% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 67 W+34% |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+23% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |