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realme 12 5G vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
realme 12 5G
43.9Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
28.9Performance20
46.6Display38.8
33.9Camera20.5
52.5Battery40.3
86.7Features20
12 spec wins — realme 12 5G2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

realme 12 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.9 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and camera (+13). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: realme 12 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme 12 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.72 ″6.88 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x2400720x1640
Pixel density392 ppi+51%260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits+58%600 nits
Screen-to-body86.5 %+3%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 12 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme 12 5GRedmi 17C (China)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB64/128GB

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 12 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme 12 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Main camera108 MP+731%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 12 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme 12 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,160 mAh+3%
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: realme 12 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme 12 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Weight188 g+9%206 g
Thickness7.7 mm+6%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP54—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 12 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme 12 5GRedmi 17C (China)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme 12 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme 12 5GRedmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 14 (realme UI 5.0)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 12 5G versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme 12 5GRedmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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