realme 12 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G
46.7Performance28.9
52.5Display49.8
57.6Camera29
58.4Battery71.3
73.3Features46.7
7 spec wins — realme 12 Pro+ 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12 Pro+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 55 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+29) and features (+27). Redmi Note 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 29
- Stronger camera score: 58 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 47
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 89% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 950 nits
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.99 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+5% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,800 nits+89% |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+300% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g+13% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP65 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 Pro+ 5G | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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