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 (3,274,157 vs 526,647).

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 86
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: 3274157 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1808
  • 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).

Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G: The Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
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 526647 3274157
Geekbench Single 753 3566
Geekbench Multi 1808 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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/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
526647 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +83.9%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G by 83.9% 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 Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.