Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 17T
26.2Performance65.5
46.9Display67.5
30.1Camera61.4
47.8Battery72.5
28Features100
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)13 spec wins — Xiaomi 17T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17T wins this phone face-off, 69.9 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+72) and performance (+39). 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 17T
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+1% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1268x2756 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 460 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,500 nits+192% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | 2,137,999+355% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | 6,607+340%Top 27% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+8% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 17T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |