Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
26.2Performance46.7
46.9Display66.5
30.1Camera42.6
47.8Battery85.6
28Features100
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+72) and battery (+38). 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)
- 17% lower weight: 184 g vs 223 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,340 mAh+67% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Active use endurance | — | 17.5 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+17% | 223 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+8% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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