Redmi 17C (China) vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
20Performance27.4
38.8Display44.8
20.5Camera42.6
40.3Battery58.4
20Features60
2 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)12 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and camera (+22). 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 395 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 900 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP+220% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 187 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |