OnePlus 12 vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare OnePlus 12 vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs 6100mAh…
OnePlus
12
$799
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
15categories won
5 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the OnePlus 12, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 12 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
12 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $799 vs $1049.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
12 vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 510 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 12 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,110,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 7050 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 12 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 210 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.15 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back and front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 12 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 12 | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799Winner | $1,049 |
OnePlus 12
With its 5400 mAh battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, periscope telephoto camera, and 4500-nit 2K ProXDR display, the OnePlus 12 returned the brand to undisputed flagship killer status.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh