Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
13 Pro
Battery capacity (4,820 mAh)
WinsCharging
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Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
13 Pro
AnTuTu benchmark (1,281,666 pts)
WinsDisplay
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
12S Pro
Total weight (203g)
WinsValue
12S Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 12S Pro | 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.73" | 6.73" | |
| 1,440 × 3,200 | 1,440 × 3,200 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,500 nits | 1,900 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 2x | 3.2x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| — | 1,281,666 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,600 mAh | 4,820 mAh | |
| 120W | 120W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 203g | 210g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.4mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or silicone polymer back, aluminum frame | |
| none | IP68 | |
| 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 13 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.