Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
26.2Performance88.1
46.9Display67.4
30.1Camera73.3
47.8Battery95
28Features86.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 82.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+62) and features (+59). 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 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Pro 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% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 92.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | 3,543,388+654% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | 3,528+651%Top 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | 10,600+607%Top 5% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 60 %Bottom 22% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 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 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,500 mAh+50% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 100 W+203% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 20.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+16% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+1% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |