Redmi 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-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 362,744).
Redmi 12
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $825
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $825 |
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 12 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Redmi 12 by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $675. Redmi 12 was $675 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (85/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Redmi 12 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.