Realme 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Realme 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $892
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $892 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme 12 Pro by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $677. Realme 12 Pro was $677 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.