Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi Note 12S (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 12S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Redmi Note 12S better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 224g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). 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 12S (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 12S by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 12S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12S by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 12S has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12S 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.