Realme 12+ 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Realme 12+ 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Mediatek Dimensity 7050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh battery…
Realme
Realme 12+ 5G
$249
2categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
15categories 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 Realme 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 Realme 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.
Realme 12+ 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $249 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.
Realme 12+ 5G vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1200 x 2670Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 460 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 6 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 590,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2420 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Realme 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 | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 7.87 mmWinner | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | Plastic frame, vegan leather back, glass front | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Realme 12+ 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 2 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Realme 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 | $249Winner | $999 |
Realme 12+ 5G
Marrying flat-frame ergonomics with luxury watch aesthetics, the realme 12+ 5G features the Sony LYT-600 OIS camera, a 2000-nit flat 120Hz AMOLED panel with Rainwater Smart Touch, 67W fast charging, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Mediatek Dimensity 7050
- 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