realme 12 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Max
28.9Performance64.4
46.6Display63.8
33.9Camera74.3
52.5Battery92
86.7Features60
3 spec wins — realme 12 5G10 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 43.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+40) and battery (+40). realme 12 5G 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 features score: 87 vs 60
- 14% lower weight: 188 g vs 219 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 53
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 416 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 3,500 nits+268% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP+85% |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 W+122% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+14% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+6% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |