Redmi 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A14
21.1Performance20
45.1Display30.3
29Camera30.1
38.8Battery38.8
28Features28
9 spec wins — Redmi 122 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A14
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 12 wins this phone face-off, 31.7 to 28.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and performance (+1). Samsung Galaxy A14 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 20% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 15 W
- 10% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A14
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+3% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2408x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 400 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000+6%Top 92% | 260,000Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425+4%Top 92% | 410Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360+3%Top 94% | 1,320Top 97% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+1% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+10% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (One UI 5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |