Redmi 17 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
20Performance26.2
40.9Display46.9
29Camera30.1
71.3Battery47.8
86.7Features28
5 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 17 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+59) and battery (+24). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
- 50% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 41
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 825 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 395 ppi+56% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 1,200 nits+45% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,500Bottom 8% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+50% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 184 g+21% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.9 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |