Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
12S Pro
Battery capacity (4,600 mAh)
WinsCharging
12S Pro
Wired charging speed (120W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
12S Pro
Screen size (6.73")
WinsWeight
Mate 50
Total weight (202g)
WinsValue
12S Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Mate 50 | 12S Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.73" | |
| 1,224 × 2,700 | 1,440 × 3,200 | |
| OLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 90Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 1,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 2x | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,460 mAh | 4,600 mAh | |
| 66W | 120W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 202g | 203g | |
| 8mm | 8.2mm | |
| Kunlun Glass front, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | none | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Highest resolution main camera.