realme 12+ 5G vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
25.3Performance63.4
53.4Display67.5
42.6Camera69.5
67.9Battery73.6
60Features70.7
4 spec wins — realme 12+ 5G12 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 46.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) and camera (+27). 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
- 18% higher Active use endurance: 13 h vs 11 h
- 14% lower weight: 190 g vs 220 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.2 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 68
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
Display
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.3 % | 89.5 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,900,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 944Bottom 26% | 2,240+137%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,363Bottom 25% | 7,000+196%Top 23% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | 13 h+18% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+14% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+14% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12+ 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |