realme 14T 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
46.7Performance26.2
58.8Display46.9
30.7Camera30.1
61.9Battery47.8
57.3Features28
8 spec wins — realme 14T 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
realme 14T 5G wins this phone face-off, 50 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+21). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 14T 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 28
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 2,100 nits vs 1,200 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 14T 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,100 nits+75% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 14T 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,500Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 14T 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 14T 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 14T 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 184 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 14T 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 14T 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 14T 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |