Realme 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-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 736,675).
Realme 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $825
- Overall rating 55/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $825 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme 12 Pro by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $610. Realme 12 Pro was $610 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (81/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. 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.