Realme 12x vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme 12x (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 41/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 513,809).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12x
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme 12x better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12x vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 46 points higher (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12x | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 12x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12x
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12x and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme 12x by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12x or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme 12x by 46 points (87/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12x and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme 12x has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12x or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12x or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12x over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.