iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Which is better

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is loved for its 1-inch type Sony IMX989 camera sensor which takes incredible photos. On the other hand, the iQOO 11 Pro is coming with an improved performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset inside. But, which is better, the iQOO 11 Pro or Xiaomi 12S Ultra?

In more ways than one, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is better, especially if taking photos and shooting videos are priorities for you. However, the iQOO 11 Pro is better suited for playing games with its well-optimized chipset. But as different as these phones are, they share some things in common.

So, in this iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra specs comparison, we’ll be sharing the similarities and differences between these two phones. By the time you get to the conclusion of this article, you should know which phone is right for you, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the iQOO 11 Pro.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra

Specs	iQOO 11 Pro	Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Display	6.78-inches, 144Hz	6.73-inches, 120Hz
Display Features	AMOLED, HDR10+	AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
RAM	up to 16GB	up to 12GB
Storage	up to 512GB	up to 512GB
MicroSD Card	NO	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 13MP + 50MP	50.3MP + 48MP + 48MP
Front Camera	16MP	32MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Software	Android 13	Android 12
Battery	4,700mAh (200W)	4,860mAh (67W)
Water & DustProof	YES (unspecified)	YES (IP68)

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Display, Design, and Durability

The iQOO 11 Pro has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10+ and 144Hz refresh rate while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a smaller 6.73-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10+ and 120Hz refresh rate. The front design of both smartphones is very similar because both have the same curved screen and a centered punch hole.

On the rear, both smartphones also look very different. The iQOO 11 Pro has a rectangular camera module on the back panel while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has its circular rear camera module in the top center of the rear panel. The pictures above best describe the difference in design between the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and iQOO 11 Pro.

As for durability, both phones are made of the same materials but the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is certified to be IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus but the iQOO 11 Pro is not certified to have either feature. The volume and power buttons are located on the right side of the frame on both phones.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Camera

Camera	iQOO 11 Pro	Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Primary	50MP	50.3MP
Telephoto	13MP	48MP
Ultra-wide	50MP	48MP
Front	16MP	32MP

The iQOO 11 Pro has good camera sensors but the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has better camera sensors. The iQOO 11 Pro has a 50MP OIS main camera while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a 50.3MP OIS main camera. The main camera of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is Sony’s IMX989 1-inch sensor that has Laser AutoFocus and OIS features. The main camera of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra takes sharper and more detailed photos than the main camera of the iQOO 11 Pro.

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a 48MP telephoto lens that has OIS and can do 5x optical zoom while iQOO 11 Pro has a 13MP telephoto lens that can do 2x optical zoom without an OIS feature. The telephoto lens of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra not only takes photos of objects from a farther distance but is also more stable when doing so.

The cameras of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra also have more features. For example, there is a TOF 3D sensor that the Xiaomi 12S Ultra uses as its fourth lens to add depth of field to its photos. The cameras of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra also use Leica lenses to sharpen the colors of photos and videos.

The difference in photos or videos taken by the cameras of both phones is clearly seen in photos shot at night or in low light conditions. An average won’t notice the difference between the photos shot using the cameras of both phones but if you’re into photography, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra will give you a better photo and video experience.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Chipset, Performance & Storage

The performance of both smartphones is different because both phones are powered by two different chipsets. The iQOO 11 Pro features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra features the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Both are Qualcomm chipsets and are very powerful chipsets with fast CPU cores and power GPU.

However, the chipset in the iQOO 11 Pro has faster and newer CPU cores than the chipset in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. The chipset in the iQOO 11 Pro has a faster 5G MODEM, a better AI engine, and a better ISP. We have details of both chipsets and you should read about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and about the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 to understand the differences.

The storage options available on both smartphones are different. The storage options available in the iQOO 11 Pro are 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 16GB + 512GB storage while the storage options available in the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Software

The iQOO 11 Pro boots Origin OS 3 based on Android 13 out of the box while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra boots MIUI based on Android 12 out of the box. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is expected to get up to five years of software updates while the iQOO 11 Pro will get three. The UI, icons, settings, navigation, etc on both smartphones are different.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Battery & Other Features

The iQOO 11 Pro is powered by a 4,700mAh battery while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is powered by a 4,860mAh battery. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra supports 67W wired fast charging while the iQOO 11 Pro supports 200W wired fast charging. Both smartphones support 50W wireless fast charging. Other features available in both smartphones are:

stereo speakers (32-bit/384kHz audio)
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
NFC
Infrared Port
Audio Tuned by Harman Kardon (Xiaomi 12S Ultra only)
GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, etc.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Price

The starting price of the iQOO 11 Pro (8 + 256GB) is about $899 which is cheaper than the $1199 starting price of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (8GB + 256GB). So, between the iQOO 11 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra which is better? See the conclusion of this iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra comparison below for the answer.

iQOO 11 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$899.00

Xiaomi 12S Ultra	Price
Buy on Giztop	$899.00

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Conclusion

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is better than the iQOO 11 Pro because the features that the Xiaomi 12S Ultra offers the iQOO 11 Pro does not while the feature offered by the iQOO 11 Pro are also available in Xiaomi 12S Ultra.

iQOO 11 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra: PROS and CONS

The iQOO 11 Pro has a better chipset and thus better performance than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a slightly bigger battery but the iQOO 11 Pro has faster wired charging
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a better camera system and features and hence takes better photos and videos than the iQOO 11 Pro
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra will get more years of software updates than the iQOO 11 Pro
The iQOO 11 Pro has a smoother 144Hz refresh rate compared to the 120Hz of the 12S Ultra
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is more durable than the iQOO 11 Pro

The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is currently getting a discounted price and is sold for about $900 right now. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra will give you an overall better user experience but the iQOO 11 Pro is best suited for you if you’re into gaming. So, we’ll recommend the Xiaomi 12S Ultra ahead of the iQOO 11 Pro mostly because of its better camera sensors.