Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 467,392).
Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $825
- Better portability (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi Note 12 — 48/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (81/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $825 |
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Redmi Note 12 by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $625. Redmi Note 12 was $625 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (95/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (81/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.