Realme 12 vs Realme 14
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $200 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 47/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 513,809); the Realme 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't.
Realme 12
Realme 14
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $229
- Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1884
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Realme 14, the Realme 14 scores 7 points higher (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Realme 12 — 56/100, Realme 14 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $229 |
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 12 and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Realme 12 by 47.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. Realme 12 was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 edges out the Realme 12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Realme 14?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Realme 14?
The Realme 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use.