realme 12 Pro 5G vs Redmi 17 5G
46.7Performance20
52.5Display40.9
49.6Camera29
58.4Battery71.3
86.7Features86.7
9 spec wins — realme 12 Pro 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 54.8 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and camera (+21). Redmi 17 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 29
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 50% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | — | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+55% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits+15% | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 %+8% | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+50% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+18% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+1% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | Redmi 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |