realme 12 Pro 5G vs REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
46.7Performance46.7
52.5Display66.5
49.6Camera42.6
58.4Battery85.6
86.7Features100
2 spec wins — realme 12 Pro 5G5 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63 to 54.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+14). realme 12 Pro 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 camera score: 50 vs 43
- 15% lower weight: 190 g vs 223 g
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 268% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 950 nits
- 67% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | — | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 447 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 3,500 nits+268% |
| Screen-to-body | 93 %+4% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,340 mAh+67% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 17.5 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+15% | 223 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.6 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 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 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 Pro 5G | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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