Realme 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Realme 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Realme
12 Pro 5G
$299
1categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
17categories won
4 categories tied · 22 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 Pro 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 12 Pro 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.
12 Pro 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 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.
12 Pro 5G vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 12 Pro 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 | 950 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 575,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2780 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 12 Pro 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 191 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP65 | 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 | 12 Pro 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 | 12 Pro 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 | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $299Winner | $999 |
Realme 12 Pro 5G
Co-designed with luxury watchmaker Ollivier Savéo, the realme 12 Pro features a fluted golden bezel, vegan leather back with 3D Jubilee bracelet stitching, a dedicated 32MP 2x optical portrait telephoto camera, and 67W fast charging.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- 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