Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,333,299); the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably lighter (181g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 224g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1333299
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (71/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1333299 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 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 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 Turbo and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 66.2% 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (71/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Turbo by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 Turbo and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 Turbo or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 Turbo over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.