realme 12+ 5G vs Redmi 17
25.3Performance20
53.4Display40.9
42.6Camera29
67.9Battery71.3
60Features60
10 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G2 spec wins — Redmi 17
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+14) and display (+13). Redmi 17 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: 25 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- 142% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 825 nits
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 68
- 50% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+56% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+142% | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 %+1% | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 944Bottom 26% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,363Bottom 25% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+50% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+18% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |