Redmi 17 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
20Performance27.4
40.9Display44.8
29Camera42.6
71.3Battery58.4
60Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi 179 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+14) and performance (+7). Redmi 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 50% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 395 ppi+56% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 900 nits+9% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+50% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 187 g+19% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |