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Mi 12S Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Xiaomi · 2022

Mi 12S Ultra

Price on request

83.9/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.9

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery82/100

Google · 2024

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

$1799

84.1/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

84.1

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera85/100

Battery78/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Mi 12S Ultra:

✓32g lighter chassis (225g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 4,860 mAh battery capacity (+210 mAh more capacity)
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold:

✓$8200 lower launch MSRP ($1799 vs $9999)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Mi 12S Ultra	Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	OLED
Screen Size	6.73"	8"
Resolution & Density	1440x3200 (521 ppi)	2076x2152 (380 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	2,700 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	48 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Samsung GN3
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	10.5 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	10.5 MP, f/1.95
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP	10 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.17 x 74.97 x 9.06 mm	155.2 x 150.2 x 10.5 mm
Weight	225 g	257 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IPX8
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,860 mAh	4,650 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	21W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$1799

Editorial Lab Verdict

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.1/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 85/100 camera rating.

When to buy Mi 12S Ultra:

Larger battery capacity: 4,860 mAh (+210 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 45W

When to buy Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold:

Higher overall BeastScore: 84.1 vs top rival 83.9 · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Mi 12S Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Which phone is better: Mi 12S Ultra or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.1/100 compared to Mi 12S Ultra (83.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.1 vs top rival 83.9 and Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Mi 12S Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

Mi 12S Ultra is equipped with a 6.73-inch display and 4860 mAh battery, while Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a 8-inch display and 4650 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Mi 12S Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

In lab hardware evaluations, Mi 12S Ultra scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 85/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.1/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Mi 12S Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Which phone is better: Mi 12S Ultra or Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Mi 12S Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Mi 12S Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?

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