Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi 12S UltraXiaomi 12S UltraChina · 8GB · 256GB
Xiaomi 13 UltraXiaomi 13 UltraGlobal · 12GB · 512GB
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
China · 8GB · 256GB
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Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 512GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
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no Ki 		8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.2Design & Materials 7.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.6Performance & Hardware 8.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.7Camera 8.9Camera
Connectivity score 7.0 Connectivity 8.2 Connectivity
Battery score 6.6 Battery 7.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.4
14 reviews
9.4
18 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi 12S Ultra Xiaomi 12S Ultra
China · 8GB · 256GB 		where to buy Xiaomi 13 Ultra Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 512GB
Inches 6.73" 6.73"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.0 mm
163.2 mm
9.1 mm 		74.6 mm
163.2 mm
9.1 mm
Weight 225 g 227 g
Micro SnapD. 8+ Gen1
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Gen2
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 512 GB
AnTuTu 1.412.941
v11 		1.751.181
v11
Battery 4860 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX989
2 3 4 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX989
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.5 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 16

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases 小米12S Ultra, 2203121C 小米13 Ultra, xiaomi mi 13 Ultra

Release Date
Release date July 2022,
4 years ago 		April 2023,
3 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Size
75.0 mm • 163.2 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.6 mm • 163.2 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 225 g 227 g
Usable surface 89 % 89 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Leather Aluminium alloy, Faux leather
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
Green
Black
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.73" 6.73"
Type AMOLED • Samsung E5 AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px
Density 518 Pixels per inch 521 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate 1 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1500 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1000 cd/m²
  • 8000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DC dimming
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO 2.0 (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate 1 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 2600 cd/m²
  • HDR10+
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.1
9.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.4
Is it comfortable?
9.1
8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.9
Number of reviews
14 reviews
18 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
CPU 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 1x3.2GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex-A510
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 740

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
1.412.941
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 87% of devices
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1.751.181
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 90% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 512 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 4.0
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • RGB
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
  • RGB

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.6
9.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
9.3
Number of reviews
14 reviews
18 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX989 Sony IMX989
Type CMOS CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.60 µm 1.60 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1" 1"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
48 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Sony IMX858
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
0.80 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2"
1/2.51"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
48 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 4.1
ƒ/ 3.0
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Sony IMX858
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
0.80 µm
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2"
1/2.51"
4
Camera type

ToF 3D sensor

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
0.3 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
Unknow
ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX858
Type
--
CMOS
Pixel size
--
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
--
1/2.51"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
1920 fps
Others
  • Flicker sensor
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Tracking AF
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 14 bits

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.5 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV32C Omnivision OV32C
Type PureCel CMOS
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/3.2"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
136
Camera
137Photo
129Video
114
Selfie
103Photo
132Video
140
Camera
138Photo
137Video
128
Selfie
123Photo
137Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.8
Quality of nighttime photos
9.4
9.2
Quality of selfies
7.0
6.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
9.3
Number of reviews
14 reviews
18 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • VoNR

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.5
9.6
And the WiFi?
9.7
9.6
Number of reviews
14 reviews
18 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4860 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Si-O2 Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
67.0W 		Yes,
90.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
14 reviews
18 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • HyperOS (Android 14)
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 3 years ago
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services Without Google Mobile services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 73%
    Every six months
  • 27%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
14 reviews
18 reviews
Prices
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