Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $206 | $799 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,860 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50.3 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 212 g | 225 g |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Jul 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7 Pro is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 12S Ultra is ahead on wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 12S Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 7 Pro is the cheaper option.
Display
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches, 109.6 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~521 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 730 |
| OS | — | Android 12, MIUI 13 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Internal_Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card_Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 3.1) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.85, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF | 50.3 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX989) 48 MP, f/4.1, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 128˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Laser AF, color spectrum sensor |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@3840fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4860 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (41% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min advertised) 50W wireless (100% in 52 min advertised) 10W reverse wireless |
| Wireless_Charging | 23W wireless (Pixel Stand 2), 12W Qi wireless | — |
| Reverse_Wireless_Charging | Yes | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches) | 163.2 x 75 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 212 g (7.48 oz) | 225 g (7.94 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco leather back, aluminum frame |
| IP_Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 06 | 2022, July 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, October 13 | Available. Released 2022, July 09 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 (with support until 2027) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
Google Pixel 7 Pro — 5,000 mAh for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus 4,860 mAh for the Xiaomi 12S Ultra.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
Google Pixel 7 Pro — 212 g for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus 225 g for the Xiaomi 12S Ultra.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
Google Pixel 7 Pro — Oct 2022 for the Google Pixel 7 Pro versus Jul 2022 for the Xiaomi 12S Ultra.
Is the Google Pixel 7 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7 Pro 9/10 and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra 9/10.