Realme 12 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme 12 4G (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 4G
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Realme 12 4G better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 192g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 4G | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 4G and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme 12 4G by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 12 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 4G by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme 12 4G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 4G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.