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 (607,137 vs 346,495); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy A14 has the stronger camera (67 vs 45).
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $200
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (16/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 32/100)
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 (47/100 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 — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (47/100 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).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1963 | |
| 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 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
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
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Redmi 12C by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $80. Redmi 12C was $80 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (47/100 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).
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 (47/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.