Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi 12S UltraXiaomi 12S UltraChina · 8GB · 256GB
Xiaomi Mi 11 UltraXiaomi Mi 11 UltraGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
China · 8GB · 256GB
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 8.2Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.6Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.0 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 6.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.4
14 reviews
9.3
54 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Specs stores to buy Xiaomi 12S Ultra Xiaomi 12S Ultra
China · 8GB · 256GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.73" 6.81"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 91% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.0 mm
163.2 mm
9.1 mm 		74.6 mm
164.3 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 225 g 234 g
Micro SnapD. 8+ Gen1
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 888
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 1.412.941
v11 		868.529
v10
Battery 4860 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX989
2 3 4 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.95
GN2
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.5 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.3
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases 小米12S Ultra, 2203121C xiaomi mi 11 Pro+, Xiaomi Star

Release Date
Release date July 2022,
4 years ago 		March 2021,
5 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Size
75.0 mm • 163.2 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.6 mm • 164.3 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 225 g 234 g
Usable surface 89 % 91 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Leather Glass, Metal, Faux leather, Ceramics
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
Green
Black
White
Blue
Silver

Screen
Diagonal 6.73" 6.81"
Type AMOLED • Samsung E5 AMOLED • Samsung E4
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px
Density 518 Pixels per inch 515 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
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 900 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 1700 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • sRGB standard
  • 100% NTSC
  • 10 Bits panel
  • MEMC
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Dual Edge display
  • 4D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.1
8.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.7
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
9.1
Number of reviews
14 reviews
54 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 +3x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 730 875 MHz Adreno 660

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
1.412.941
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 88% of devices
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868.529
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 4% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
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
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • 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
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.3
8.7
Number of reviews
14 reviews
54 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.95
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX989 Samsung GN2
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.60 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1" 1/1.12"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

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

Telephoto lens

Telephoto + macro
Resolution
48 Mpx
48 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 4.1
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
0.80 µm
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2"
1/2"
4
Camera type

ToF 3D sensor
--
Resolution
0.3 Mpx
Aperture
Unknow
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED 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
  • 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
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • AF assist Beam
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 20 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.5 ƒ/ 2.3
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV32C Samsung S5K3T2
Type PureCel ISOCELL
Pixel size 0.70 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/3.4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
136
Camera
137Photo
129Video
114
Selfie
103Photo
132Video
141
Camera
139Photo
138Video
125
Selfie
117Photo
139Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.8
Quality of nighttime photos
9.4
9.4
Quality of selfies
7.0
8.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
9.3
Number of reviews
14 reviews
54 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)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • 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)
  • 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 5.2 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
  • 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)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 0.547 W/Kg on head
0.991 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.080 W/Kg on head
0.810 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

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

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4860 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Si-O2 Si-O2
Fast charge Yes,
67.0W 		Yes,
67.0W
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
  • 41%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
14 reviews
54 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • HyperOS (Android 14)
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 2 years ago
  • HyperOS (Android 14)
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 2 years 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
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    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
  • 8%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 35%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
14 reviews
54 reviews
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