Redmi 17C (China) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
20Performance43.2
38.8Display56.7
20.5Camera63.6
40.3Battery72.1
20Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)11 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and camera (+43). 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)
- 12% higher capacity: 5,160 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.88 ″+2% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 522 ppi+101% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1,500 nits+150% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Main aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP+540% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+12% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 120 W+567% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 204 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C (China) | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |