realme 12+ 5G vs REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
25.3Performance46.7
53.4Display66.5
42.6Camera42.6
67.9Battery85.6
60Features100
3 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G6 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+21). 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
- 15% lower weight: 190 g vs 223 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 60
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 2,000 nits
Display
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 447 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,500 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 % | 89.5 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 944Bottom 26% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,363Bottom 25% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,340 mAh+67% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | 17.5 h+35% |
Design
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+15% | 223 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+8% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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