Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 526,647); the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 201g vs 226g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1808
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (96/100 vs 42/100). 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 Pro 4G (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (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 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 526647 3593401
Geekbench Single 753 3640
Geekbench Multi 1808 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 67W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 201 g 226 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
50/100
526647 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +85.3%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (96/100 vs 42/100).

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 Pro 4G (93/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Ultra?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use. 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.