Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 17
26.2Performance87
46.9Display68.8
30.1Camera68.6
47.8Battery91
28Features84
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Xiaomi 17
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 wins this phone face-off, 80.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+61) and features (+56). 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)
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 91 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1220x2656 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 464 ppi+17% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,500 nits+192% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 470,000 | 3,248,535Top 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 921,447Top 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,191,470Top 13% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 473,607Top 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 662,011Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | 3,559+657%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 9% | 10,459+597%Top 6% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.6 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,330 mAh+27% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 W+203% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 21.3 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+4% | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 5 years+150% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |