realme 12+ 5G vs Redmi Note 14S
25.3Performance46.7
53.4Display54.8
42.6Camera51.3
67.9Battery58.4
60Features60
3 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G3 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 14S wins this phone face-off, 52.9 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and camera (+9). realme 12+ 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12+ 5G
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 58
- 54% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,300 nits
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14S
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 43
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+54% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 % | 93.3 %+7% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 944Bottom 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,363Bottom 24% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 179 g+6% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+1% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Xiaomi HyperOS |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |