Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Battery capacity (9,210 mAh)
WinsCharging
12S Pro
Wired charging speed (120W)
WinsPerformance
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (841,707 pts)
WinsDisplay
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Screen size (6.83")
WinsWeight
12S Pro
Total weight (203g)
WinsValue
12S Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 12S Pro | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.73" | 6.83" | |
| 1,440 × 3,200 | 1,280 × 2,772 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,500 nits | 3,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 2x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM6850 Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| — | 841,707 | |
| — | 1,190 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,600 mAh | 9,210 mAh | |
| 120W | 100W | |
| 50W | No | |
Build | ||
| 203g | 229.5g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.6mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame | |
| none | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Highest resolution main camera.