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Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

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27.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
20Performance26.2
38.8Display46.9
20.5Camera30.1
40.3Battery47.8
20Features28
2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)9 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+10) and display (+8). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 30 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.88 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi395 ppi+52%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,200 nits+100%
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—470Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,500Bottom 8%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight206 g184 g+11%
Thickness8.2 mm7.9 mm+4%
IP rating—IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C (China) versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 17C (China)Redmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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