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Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

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

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· 2022

Xiaomi 12T Pro

$849

90.5/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.5

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera99/100

Battery90/100

· 2025

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$850

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Xiaomi 12T Pro:

✓$1 lower launch MSRP ($849 vs $850)
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro:

✓13g lighter chassis (192g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 6,300 mAh battery capacity (+1,300 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	Xiaomi 12T Pro	Xiaomi 17 Pro
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.67"	6.3"
Resolution & Density	2712x1220 (446 ppi)	2670x1220 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	144 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	900 nits peak	3,500 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 16
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	200 MP, f/1.69, OIS, Samsung HP1	50 MP, f/1.67, OIS, Light Fusion 950L
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	50 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2.4
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	20 MP, f/2.24	50 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm	151.1 x 71.8 x 8 mm
Weight	205 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	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	6,300 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	120W wired fast charging	100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	50W 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 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	6.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	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	$849	$850

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 12T Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.5/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi 12T Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 99/100 camera rating.

When to buy Xiaomi 12T Pro:

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.5 vs top rival 90.0 · Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 100W

When to buy Xiaomi 17 Pro:

Larger battery capacity: 6,300 mAh (+1,300 mAh more) · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 12T Pro or Xiaomi 17 Pro?

Xiaomi 12T Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.5/100 compared to Xiaomi 17 Pro (90.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.5 vs top rival 90.0 and Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 100W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro?

Xiaomi 12T Pro is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Xiaomi 17 Pro features a 6.3-inch display and 6300 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro?

In lab hardware evaluations, Xiaomi 12T Pro scores 99/100 in camera performance, while Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 91/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Xiaomi 12T Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

Which phone is better: Xiaomi 12T Pro or Xiaomi 17 Pro?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro?

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