Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 526,647); the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Performance 42
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 57
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 219g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1808
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G: The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 526647 3654776
Geekbench Single 753 3640
Geekbench Multi 1808 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.2×76.1×8.1 mm
Weight 201 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
50/100
526647 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +85.6%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (97/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (90/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (90/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.