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Xiaomi Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17

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XiaomiXiaomi 12XiaomiXiaomi 17
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2021February 2026
Display
Screen size6.28″6.3″
Resolution2400 × 10802656 × 1220
Sharpness419 pixels per inch464 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–3,500 nits
Display typeAMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio6.3-inch CrystalRes OLED
Pixel density–460 ppi
Brightness detail–3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusXiaomi Shield Glass
Display featuresUp to 480 Hz touch sampling; over 68 billion colours; DCI-P3 gamut; JNCD approximately 0.61, Delta E approximately 0.59; 5,000,000:1 contrast; HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 360° ambient light sensing and DisplayMate A+1–120 Hz refresh; 12-bit colour depth; DCI-P3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; up to 300 Hz touch sampling; wet touch; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly certified
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU4 nm process; one Cortex-X2-based core at 3.0 GHz, three Cortex-A710-based cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A510-based cores at 1.8 GHz2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm
GPUQualcomm Adreno; model number not published on the maker sheetAdreno GPU
AI engineSeventh-generation Qualcomm AI EngineQualcomm AI Engine
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; 12 GB/256 GB configuration is for other markets, with UK configurations using 8 GB RAMUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM
CoolingLiquidCool Technology with vapour chamber, graphite sheets and boron nitride filmXiaomi 3D IceLoop system
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2.6×
Front camera32 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, ƒ/1.88, OIS; 1 µm pixels and 4-in-1 2 µm Super Pixels50 MP Light Fusion 950, 1/1.31-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.4, 123° field of view50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view
Telephoto camera–50 MP Samsung JN5 floating telephoto, ƒ/2.0, 60 mm equivalent, OIS; focuses down to 10 cm
Front camera32 MP, ƒ/2.4550 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, autofocus
Zoom–2.6× optical telephoto; digital zoom up to 60×
Video recording8K at 24 fps; 4K at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps8K at 30 fps; 4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; Log up to 4K 60 fps
Front video1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps4K at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision
Camera features5 MP telemacro, ƒ/2.4, autofocus from 3–7 cm; ProFocus motion/eye tracking and motion capture, night modes, photo clones, timed burst, document mode, HDR and Google Lens; AI cinema, Ultra Night Video, Vlog, dual video and video logLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; ProFocus subject tracking; Lightning Burst; telephoto macro
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh6,330 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 29.2 hours
Wired chargingUp to 67 WUp to 100 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail4,500 mAh typical; Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge6,330 mAh typical Xiaomi Surge silicon-carbon battery; up to 29.2 hours video playback in Xiaomi's test
Wired charging67 W charger included100 W HyperCharge; QC and USB PD supported; power adapter not included
Wireless charging–50 W wireless HyperCharge; charger sold separately
Charges other devices10 W reverse wireless charging22.5 W wired reverse charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight180 g191 g
Thickness8.16 mm8.06 mm
Height × width152.7 × 69.9 mm151.1 × 71.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Materials–Aluminium frame
ColoursGrey, Blue and PurpleAlpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture Green
Water resistance detail–IP68; tested in static fresh water up to 4 m for 30 minutes
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockUltrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster and flicker sensorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer and Hall sensors
SpeakersStereo speakers; SOUND BY Harman Kardon and Dolby AtmosStereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
Microphones–Four microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 13 based on Android 12Xiaomi HyperOS 3
AI features–Xiaomi HyperAI; Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini
In the boxPhone, adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty cardPhone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter
Connectivity
Mobile network5G NSA/SA n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78/79; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/39/40/41/42/48; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 4×4 MIMO5G and 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO
SIMDual SIM; availability varies by regionDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; availability depends on region and network
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 6E availability varies by region and may require an OTA update; availability depends on the local networkWi-Fi 7; Multi-Link Operation; 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC
NFCSupported; Google Pay availability varies by marketYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou and NavIC L5; A-GNSS, compass and network positioningDual-band GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC

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