Realme 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 12 Lite by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.