Realme 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $215 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Realme 12 Pro
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $899
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $899 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Realme 12 Pro by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $684. Realme 12 Pro was $684 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.