Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs REDMI Note 17 Pro
26.2Performance51.1
46.9Display66.5
30.1Camera29
47.8Battery77.2
28Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)10 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro wins this phone face-off, 56.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and battery (+29). 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)
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 19% lower weight: 184 g vs 226 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
- 192% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.83 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 447 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,500 nits+192% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | 878,321+87% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 9,000 mAh+80% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+19% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+7% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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