Oppo Reno 12 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Oppo Reno 12 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh…
Oppo
Reno 12 5G
$399
3categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
14categories won
4 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Oppo Reno 12 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Reno 12 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Reno 12 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Reno 12 5G vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Reno 12 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Reno 12 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 730,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3120 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Reno 12 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Reno 12 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Reno 12 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 gWinner | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.57 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Build | High-strength alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front and back | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Reno 12 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Reno 12 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $399Winner | $999 |
Oppo Reno 12 5G
Showcasing a mesmerizing Astro Silver liquid ripple aesthetic, high-strength alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i drop protection, and OPPO AI Eraser 2.0, the Reno 12 5G combines featherweight 177g ergonomics with 80W SUPERVOOC charging.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh