Redmi 12 vs Redmi Note 17 5G
21.1Performance28.9
45.1Display49.8
29Camera29
38.8Battery71.3
28Features46.7
4 spec wins — Redmi 126 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.3 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and features (+19). 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
- 12% lower weight: 199 g vs 225 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″ | 6.99 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2396x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+5% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 275,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Bottom 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Bottom 5% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+12% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |