Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $120 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads — 39/100 vs 25/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 348,562); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy A14 has the stronger camera (67 vs 45).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy A14
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $200
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Samsung Galaxy A14 scores 14 points higher (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (16/100 vs 0/100). Value score: Redmi 12C — 32/100, Samsung Galaxy A14 — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | 67 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Redmi 12C by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Redmi 12C was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (54/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (16/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on camera score (16/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A14 (54/100 vs 32/100).