Redmi Note 17 4G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7700); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 505,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17 4G
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Lighter: 224g vs 225g
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 4G | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $165 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 17 4G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (99/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Redmi Note 17 4G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Redmi Note 17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 4G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.