Redmi Note 12 vs Redmi Note 14
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi Note 14 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra; launch prices were $200 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 14 leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 14 has the bigger battery (5110 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Note 14 is faster in AnTuTu (668,462 vs 476,175); per DXOMark lab testing, the Redmi Note 14 has the stronger camera (103 vs 63).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 12
Redmi Note 14
What makes Redmi Note 12 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 190g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Redmi Note 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 668462 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 969 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2321 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 5110 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $200
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Redmi Note 14, the Redmi Note 14 scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 14 leads (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 14 leads (44/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Redmi Note 12 — 38/100, Redmi Note 14 — 68/100; 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 Redmi Note 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (44/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Redmi Note 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 668462 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 969 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 2321 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5110 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | 103 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2100 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×7.9 mm | 162.4×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 14
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 14
- 5110 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Redmi Note 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 14 leads Redmi Note 12 by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Redmi Note 14 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 14 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (49/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (44/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 14 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Redmi Note 14?
The Redmi Note 14 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Redmi Note 14?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Note 14 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Redmi Note 14?
The Redmi Note 14 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Redmi Note 14?
The Redmi Note 14 leads on performance (49/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Redmi Note 14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi Note 14 (44/100 vs 13/100).