Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 43/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 467,392); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 63); the Redmi Note 12 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $999
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi Note 12 — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $999 |
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Redmi Note 12 was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 47 points (90/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.