Realme 12 vs Xiaomi 14
The Realme 12 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 513,809).
Realme 12
Xiaomi 14
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 1884
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme 12 — 56/100, Xiaomi 14 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×75.5×7.9 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Realme 12
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.75
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Realme 12 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Realme 12 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (82/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 (71/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Realme 12 (65/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Realme 12 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 over the Xiaomi 14?
The Realme 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.