Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 17
26.2Performance28.9
46.9Display52.3
30.1Camera30.7
47.8Battery71.3
28Features33.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)5 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 17 wins this phone face-off, 42.9 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and display (+5). 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 Note 12 (4G)
- 18% lower weight: 184 g vs 224 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
- 54% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.99 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+5% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,800 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,700 mAh+54% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+18% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+7% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |