realme 14x 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
21.8Performance26.2
44.1Display46.9
29Camera30.1
61.9Battery47.8
36Features28
5 spec wins — realme 14x 5G7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
realme 14x 5G wins this phone face-off, 37.1 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+14) and features (+8). 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 14x 5G
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
- 66% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 782 vs 470
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,984 vs 1,500
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
- 92% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 625 nits
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 264 ppi
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 14x 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 395 ppi+50% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 625 nits | 1,200 nits+92% |
| Screen-to-body | 90 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 14x 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 782+66%Bottom 19% | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,984+32%Bottom 16% | 1,500Bottom 8% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 14x 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@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 14x 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 14x 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 184 g+7% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 14x 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 14x 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 14x 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |