Realme 14 vs Redmi Note 12
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $229 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 43/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 467,392).
Realme 14
Redmi Note 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 13/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 189g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $229
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Redmi Note 12, the Realme 14 scores 11 points higher (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 leads (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 66/100, Redmi Note 12 — 48/100; 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 Redmi Note 12 (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Realme 14 | Redmi Note 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $200 |
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme 14 and Redmi Note 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Redmi Note 12 by 107.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. Redmi Note 12 was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (58/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (32/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme 14 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi Note 12 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme 14 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Redmi Note 12?
The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use.