Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $689 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,860 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 90W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.73 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50.3 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 225 g | 227 g |
| Released | Jul 2022 | Apr 2023 |
Summary: Xiaomi 12S Ultra is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 13 Ultra is ahead on battery, wired charging.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi 13 Ultra is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 109.6 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~521 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | — | 3D-Curved display, 1920Hz PWM dimming, TrueColor display |
Platform
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 3.1) | — |
| RAM | — | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 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 | Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Laser AF, color spectrum sensor | Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, variable aperture |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@3840fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@24fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Quad | — | 50 MP, f/1.9-f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0-inch type, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS (main); 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF; 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 0.7µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4860 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4 (41% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min advertised) 50W wireless (100% in 52 min advertised) 10W reverse wireless | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 35 min (advertised); 50W wireless, 100% in 49 min (advertised); 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 75 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.36 in) | 163.18 x 74.64 x 9.06 mm |
| Weight | 225 g (7.94 oz) | 227 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, July 04 | April 18, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, July 09 | Available. Released April 21, 2023 (China). Global release June 21, 2023. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi 12S Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 4,860 mAh for the Xiaomi 12S Ultra versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi 12S Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 225 g for the Xiaomi 12S Ultra versus 227 g for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Which is newer, Xiaomi 12S Ultra or Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
Xiaomi 13 Ultra — Jul 2022 for the Xiaomi 12S Ultra versus Apr 2023 for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.
Is the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi 12S Ultra 9/10 and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra 9/10.