Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Edge+ (2023)
Battery capacity (5,100 mAh)
WinsCharging
Edge+ (2023)
Wired charging speed (68W)
WinsPerformance
12S Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (1,039,412 pts)
WinsDisplay
12S Ultra
Screen size (6.73")
WinsWeight
Edge+ (2023)
Total weight (203g)
WinsValue
Edge+ (2023)
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Edge+ (2023) | 12S Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.67" | 6.73" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,440 × 3,200 | |
| OLED | LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| 165Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,300 nits | 1,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 2x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | |
| — | 1,039,412 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,100 mAh | 4,860 mAh | |
| 68W | 67W | |
| 15W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 203g | 225g | |
| 8.6mm | 9.1mm | |
| Glass front and 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
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
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.