Redmi 17C 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
20Performance44
39.1Display45.5
29Camera44.1
57.3Battery58.4
60Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G10 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Turbo wins this phone face-off, 48.8 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and camera (+15). Redmi 17C 5G 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 5G
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 29
- 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
- 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 810 nits | 1,000 nits+23% |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,263,761 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,430Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,150Top 46% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 181 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |