Redmi Note 12R Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi Note 12R Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 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 46/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 521,686); the Redmi Note 12R Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12R Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Redmi Note 12R Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 224g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12R Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 41 points higher (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 12R Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12R Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 521686 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 852 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2048 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12R Pro
- 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 12R Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12R Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 12R Pro by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12R Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 12R Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R Pro by 41 points (87/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12R Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 12R Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12R Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12R Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.