Realme 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 55/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Realme 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $999
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $999 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme 12 Pro by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $784. Realme 12 Pro was $784 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 35 points (90/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.