Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Redmi Note 17
27.4Performance28.9
44.8Display52.3
42.6Camera30.7
58.4Battery71.3
60Features33.3
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G3 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G scores 43.4 against 42.9 for Redmi Note 17. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 33
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 17% lower weight: 187 g vs 224 g
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 900 nits
- 54% higher capacity: 7,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.99 ″+5% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+5% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,800 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Bottom 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 26% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,700 mAh+54% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+17% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+6% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |