Redmi 12 vs Redmi 17
21.1Performance20
45.1Display40.9
29Camera29
38.8Battery71.3
28Features60
4 spec wins — Redmi 125 spec wins — Redmi 17
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 17 wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and features (+32). Redmi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 41
- 56% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 14% lower weight: 199 g vs 232 g
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
- 50% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+56% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 825 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | 275,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Bottom 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Bottom 5% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+50% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+14% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |