Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Xiaomi 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4600mAh vs 5500mAh…
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 12 Pro
$479
4categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
11categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 12 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Xiaomi 12 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Xiaomi 12 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $479 vs $999.
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.
Xiaomi 12 Pro vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.73" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 521 ppiWinner | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1500 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 990,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4180 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps HDR / 4K at 60fps HDR10+ | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.16 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | None | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 back, Gorilla Glass Victus front | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Xiaomi 12 Pro | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $479Winner | $999 |
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Boasting an industry-first symmetrical triple 50MP rear camera system, lightning 120W HyperCharge (100% in 18 minutes), a quad-speaker array tuned by Harman Kardon, and a 1440p LTPO AMOLED panel, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a multimedia tour de force.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,600mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh