Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
26.2Performance87.6
46.9Display67.4
30.1Camera77
47.8Battery81
28Features100
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)12 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 81.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+72) and performance (+61). 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 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 77 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 470,000 | 3,600,724Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 1,032,276Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,345,109Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 495,988Top 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 727,351Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 9% | — |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+16% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+5% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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