Redmi Note 12 (China) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 521,686); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Redmi Note 12 (China) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 (China) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 (China) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 (China) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (93/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi Note 12 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 (China) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 (China) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.