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Mi 12S vs 13 Pro 5G

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

Price on request

83.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

Realme · 2024

13 Pro 5G

$300

83.4/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

83.4

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Mi 12S:

✓10g lighter chassis (182g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50.3MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.28" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy 13 Pro 5G:

✓$9699 lower launch MSRP ($300 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,200 mAh battery capacity (+700 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Mi 12S	13 Pro 5G
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.28"	6.7"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (419 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
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
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.3 MP	50 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
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	16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm	N/A
Weight	182 g	192 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	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	67W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
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 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
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	$300

Editorial Lab Verdict

Mi 12S edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Mi 12S ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Mi 12S:

Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 83.4 · Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 0W

When to buy 13 Pro 5G:

Larger battery capacity: 5,200 mAh (+700 mAh more) · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Mi 12S vs 13 Pro 5G

Which phone is better: Mi 12S or 13 Pro 5G?

Mi 12S leads with an overall BeastScore of 83.5/100 compared to 13 Pro 5G (83.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 83.5 vs top rival 83.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Mi 12S and 13 Pro 5G?

Mi 12S is equipped with a 6.28-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while 13 Pro 5G features a 6.7-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Mi 12S and 13 Pro 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, Mi 12S scores 84/100 in camera performance, while 13 Pro 5G scores 84/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Mi 12S edges ahead with a BeastScore of 83.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Mi 12S vs 13 Pro 5G

Which phone is better: Mi 12S or 13 Pro 5G?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Mi 12S and 13 Pro 5G?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Mi 12S and 13 Pro 5G?

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