Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi 17

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, 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 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 531,656).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 37 points (87/100 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

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 50/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 531656
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 752
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1819
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 191g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 531656 3248535
Geekbench Single 752 3566
Geekbench Multi 1819 10162
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.2×76.1×8.1 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 201 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
50/100
531656 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +83.6%
3248535 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (95/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (81/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (87/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 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.