Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 17 Max
26.2Performance64.4
46.9Display63.8
30.1Camera74.3
47.8Battery92
28Features60
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and camera (+44). 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)
- 16% lower weight: 184 g vs 219 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 416 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,500 nits+192% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 W+203% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+16% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |