Galaxy S22 Ultravs Xiaomi 12
Weighted overall score across performance, camera, battery, RAM, storage and display — plus the full spec sheet below.
Score breakdown
How each phone scores per category, out of 100.
Performance
Galaxy S22 Ultra 78
Xiaomi 12 84
Camera
Galaxy S22 Ultra 73
Xiaomi 12 50
Battery
Galaxy S22 Ultra 91
Xiaomi 12 87
RAM
Galaxy S22 Ultra 87
Xiaomi 12 87
Storage
Galaxy S22 Ultra 100
Xiaomi 12 71
Display
Galaxy S22 Ultra 100
Xiaomi 12 84
Full specifications
Every field on record — collapse a category to skip it.
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
RAM
8/12GB RAM
8/12GB RAM
RAM
Galaxy S22 Ultra 8/12GB RAM
Xiaomi 12 8/12GB RAM
Body Differs
228g / 229g (mmWave), 8.9mm thickness
179g or 180g, 8.2mm thickness
Body Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra 228g / 229g (mmWave), 8.9mm thickness
Xiaomi 12 179g or 180g, 8.2mm thickness
Video
4320p
4320p
Video
Galaxy S22 Ultra 4320p
Xiaomi 12 4320p
Camera Differs
108MP
50MP
Camera Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra 108MP
Xiaomi 12 50MP
Battery Differs
5000mAh
4500mAh
Battery Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra 5000mAh
Xiaomi 12 4500mAh
Chipset Differs
Exynos 2200
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Chipset Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra Exynos 2200
Xiaomi 12 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
OS Differs
Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates
Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates
Xiaomi 12 Android 12, MIUI 13
Storage Differs
128GB/256GB/1TB storage, no card slot
128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Storage Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB/256GB/1TB storage, no card slot
Xiaomi 12 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Battery type Differs
45W15W
67W50W
Battery type Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra 45W15W
Xiaomi 12 67W50W
Display resolution Differs
1440x3088 pixels
1080x2400 pixels
Display resolution Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1440x3088 pixels
Xiaomi 12 1080x2400 pixels
Display size Differs
6.8"
6.28"
Display size Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra 6.8"
Xiaomi 12 6.28"
Release date Differs
Released 2022, February 25
Released 2021, December 31
Release date Differs
Galaxy S22 Ultra Released 2022, February 25
Xiaomi 12 Released 2021, December 31
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Technology
Galaxy S22 Ultra GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Xiaomi 12 GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
Galaxy S22 Ultra GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Xiaomi 12 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
Galaxy S22 Ultra HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Xiaomi 12 HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International
4G bands
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
Xiaomi 12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - International
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International
5G bands
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Xiaomi 12 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Speed
Galaxy S22 Ultra HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
Xiaomi 12 HSPA, LTE, 5G
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Announced
2022, February 09
2021, December 28
Announced
Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022, February 09
Xiaomi 12 2021, December 28
Status
Available. Released 2022, February 25
Available. Released 2021, December 31
Status
Galaxy S22 Ultra Available. Released 2022, February 25
Xiaomi 12 Available. Released 2021, December 31
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Dimensions
163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm (6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in)
Dimensions
Galaxy S22 Ultra 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Xiaomi 12 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.2 mm (6.01 x 2.75 x 0.32 in)
Weight
228 g / 229 g (mmWave) (8.04 oz)
179 g or 180 g (6.31 oz)
Weight
Galaxy S22 Ultra 228 g / 229 g (mmWave) (8.04 oz)
Xiaomi 12 179 g or 180 g (6.31 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Build
Galaxy S22 Ultra Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Xiaomi 12 Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
SIM
Galaxy S22 Ultra · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Xiaomi 12 Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
Type
Galaxy S22 Ultra Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Xiaomi 12 AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
Size
6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
6.28 inches, 95.2 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
Galaxy S22 Ultra 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Xiaomi 12 6.28 inches, 95.2 cm2 (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~419 ppi density)
Resolution
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
Xiaomi 12 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~419 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection
Galaxy S22 Ultra Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Xiaomi 12 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
OS
Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 8
Android 12, MIUI 13
OS
Galaxy S22 Ultra Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 8
Xiaomi 12 Android 12, MIUI 13
Chipset
Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Chipset
Galaxy S22 Ultra Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
Xiaomi 12 Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
CPU
Galaxy S22 Ultra Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
Xiaomi 12 Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
Adreno 730
GPU
Galaxy S22 Ultra Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
Xiaomi 12 Adreno 730
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
Galaxy S22 Ultra No
Xiaomi 12 No
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Internal
Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Xiaomi 12 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Quad
108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
—
Quad
Galaxy S22 Ultra 108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Xiaomi 12 —
Features
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Features
Galaxy S22 Ultra Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Xiaomi 12 Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Video
Galaxy S22 Ultra 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Xiaomi 12 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS
Triple
—
50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF
Triple
Galaxy S22 Ultra —
Xiaomi 12 50 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP, f/2.4, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), AF
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Single
40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm
Single
Galaxy S22 Ultra 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.82", 0.7µm, PDAF
Xiaomi 12 32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm
Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Features
Galaxy S22 Ultra HDR
Xiaomi 12 HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Video
Galaxy S22 Ultra 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Xiaomi 12 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
Galaxy S22 Ultra Yes, with stereo speakers
Xiaomi 12 Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
No
3.5mm jack
Galaxy S22 Ultra No
Xiaomi 12 No
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
WLAN
Galaxy S22 Ultra Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Xiaomi 12 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 or 6e (market dependent), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth
Galaxy S22 Ultra 5.2, A2DP, LE
Xiaomi 12 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Positioning
Galaxy S22 Ultra GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Xiaomi 12 GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC
Yes
Yes (market/region dependent)
NFC
Galaxy S22 Ultra Yes
Xiaomi 12 Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
No
Radio
Galaxy S22 Ultra No
Xiaomi 12 No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB
Galaxy S22 Ultra USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Xiaomi 12 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared port
—
Yes
Infrared port
Galaxy S22 Ultra —
Xiaomi 12 Yes
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Sensors
Galaxy S22 Ultra Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Xiaomi 12 Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Type
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Type
Galaxy S22 Ultra Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Xiaomi 12 Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging
45W wired, PD3.0
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 39 min
50W wireless, 100% in 53 min
10W reverse wireless
Charging
Galaxy S22 Ultra 45W wired, PD3.0
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
Xiaomi 12 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 39 min
50W wireless, 100% in 53 min
10W reverse wireless
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Colors
Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue
Gray, Blue, Purple, Green
Colors
Galaxy S22 Ultra Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue
Xiaomi 12 Gray, Blue, Purple, Green
Models
SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS
2201123G, 2201123C
Models
Galaxy S22 Ultra SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS
Xiaomi 12 2201123G, 2201123C
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
SAR
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1.18 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Xiaomi 12 1.09 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
1.05 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
0.60 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1.05 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
Xiaomi 12 0.60 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Price
$ 319.95 / £ 279.99 / € 357.53
€ 185.98
Price
Galaxy S22 Ultra $ 319.95 / £ 279.99 / € 357.53
Xiaomi 12 € 185.98
Galaxy S22 Ultra
Xiaomi 12
Performance
AnTuTu: 968359 (v9)
GeekBench: 3657 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 985115 (v9)
GeekBench: 3652 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Performance
Galaxy S22 Ultra AnTuTu: 968359 (v9)
GeekBench: 3657 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 37fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Xiaomi 12 AnTuTu: 985115 (v9)
GeekBench: 3652 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 75fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
1266 nits max brightness (measured)
896 nits max brightness (measured)
Display
Galaxy S22 Ultra 1266 nits max brightness (measured)
Xiaomi 12 896 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera
Photo / Video
Photo / Video
Camera
Galaxy S22 Ultra Photo / Video
Xiaomi 12 Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
-27.3 LUFS (Good)
-25.3 LUFS (Very good)
Loudspeaker
Galaxy S22 Ultra -27.3 LUFS (Good)
Xiaomi 12 -25.3 LUFS (Very good)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 108h
Endurance rating 82h
Battery (old)
Galaxy S22 Ultra Endurance rating 108h
Xiaomi 12 Endurance rating 82h