Category Breakdown
Camera
12S Ultra
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
12S Ultra
Battery capacity (4,860 mAh)
WinsCharging
12S Ultra
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
12S Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (1,039,412 pts)
WinsDisplay
12S Ultra
Screen size (6.73")
WinsWeight
iPhone 14
Total weight (172g)
WinsValue
12S Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 14 | 12S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.1" | 6.73" | |
| 1,170 × 2,532 | 1,440 × 3,200 | |
| Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| 60Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| — | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | |
| 817,125 | 1,039,412 | |
| 6 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,279 mAh | 4,860 mAh | |
| 20W | 67W | |
| 15W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 172g | 225g | |
| 7.8mm | 9.1mm | |
| Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco leather back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.