Realme 12 vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-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 (3,274,157 vs 513,809).
Realme 12
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $709
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme 12 — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $709 |
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 12 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $509. Realme 12 was $509 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.