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Mi 12S vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

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

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Mi 12S
Xiaomi · 2022

Mi 12S

Price on request
83.5/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
83.5
Benchmark
Performance90/100
Camera84/100
Battery80/100
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499
92.8/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
92.8
Benchmark
Performance96/100
Camera94/100
Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Mi 12S:
  • ✓67g 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 iPhone 18 Pro Max:
  • ✓$8500 lower launch MSRP ($1499 vs $9999)
  • ✓Larger 5,567 mAh battery capacity (+1,067 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationMi 12SiPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechAM-OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size6.28"6.9"
Resolution & Density1080x2400 (419 ppi)1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsApple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating SystemAndroid 12iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashNVMe fast flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50.3 MP48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide CameraN/A48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / DepthNoneTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight182 g249 g (8.78 oz)
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity4,500 mAh5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging67W wired fast charging45W wired fast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supported25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & SpeedUSB C reversibleUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFCYesYes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesBlack, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch PricePrice on request$1,499 / €1,600
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy Mi 12S:
Significantly faster wired charging: 67W vs max 45W · Lighter body: 182g (67g lighter in hand)
When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 83.5 · Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+1,067 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Mi 12S vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Mi 12S or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to Mi 12S (83.5/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 83.5 and Larger battery capacity: 5,567 mAh (+1,067 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Mi 12S and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Mi 12S is equipped with a 6.28-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while iPhone 18 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display and 5567 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Mi 12S and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

In lab hardware evaluations, Mi 12S scores 84/100 in camera performance, while iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 94/100.

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