Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 219g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (71/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1333299 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 66.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (71/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.