Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
6category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China)
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China)
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Best value for money
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.67 | 7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2396 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 900 | 1800 |
| PPI | 395 | 375 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 86.7 | 88.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 613 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 13 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 12 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro +8%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro +8%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro +23%| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,032 | 952 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,507 | 2,328 |
| AnTuTu | 731,937 | 593,849 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Other | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 8000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163 | 169.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8 | 8.4 |
| Other | — | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
| Weight (g) | 187 | 225 |
| Width (mm) | 76 | 79.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 27 | 2026, July 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, November 01 | Available. Released 2026, July 14 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 - India |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA - India |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | — | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78 SA/NSA - China |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (China only) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with dual speakers |
| Other | — | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass |
| Other | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 (India/China) packs a 8000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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