Xiaomi
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 · 256GB
82
/ 100
From $1,079
VS
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB wins by 4
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 256GB
86
/ 100
From $1,379
Specdex verdict
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB lands at 82 and Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB at 86. That puts Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB 82
vs 86 Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
86 cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 86
battery 82
display 86
design 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB | Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
FAQ: Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB vs Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
Which is better, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB? +
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,079, Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,379, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Does Xiaomi 12 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.