Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi 14
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 467,392); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 14 has the stronger camera (138 vs 63).
Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi 14
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 1396
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Redmi Note 12 — 48/100, 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 Redmi Note 12 (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | 138 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Redmi Note 12 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi Note 12 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (82/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (71/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 and the Xiaomi 14 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Xiaomi 14?
The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.