realme 14 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 12
25.3Performance43.2
72.9Display47.7
42.6Camera47
61.9Battery62.5
73.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — realme 14 Pro 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 14 Pro 5G scores 50.4 against 50.9 for Xiaomi 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 12 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 14 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 33% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 70% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,009
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | realme 14 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+8% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 419 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+309% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 14 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,009Bottom 29% | 1,720+70%Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,924Bottom 35% | 4,300+47%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 14 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 13 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 14 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+33% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 14 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+1% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+8% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 14 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 14 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 14 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |