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Redmi 14C vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)

Redmi 14C

Xiaomi

Redmi 14C
32.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
21.8Performance26.2
43.9Display46.9
30.1Camera30.1
40.3Battery47.8
33.3Features28
2 spec wins — Redmi 14C7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 32.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and performance (+4). Redmi 14C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 14C

  • Stronger features score: 33 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 40
  • 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 600 nits
  • 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 14C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 14CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Screen size6.88 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi395 ppi+52%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits1,200 nits+100%
Screen-to-body89.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 14C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 14CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraSnapdragon 685
AnTuTu—470,000
Geekbench 6 (single)410Bottom 3%470+15%Bottom 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,011Bottom 1%1,500+48%Bottom 8%
Wild Life Extreme stability97 %Top 45%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 14C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 14CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 14C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 14CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W33 W+83%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 14C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 14CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Weight211 g184 g+13%
Thickness8.2 mm7.9 mm+4%
IP rating—IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 14C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 14CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 14C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 14CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS 1)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 14C versus Redmi Note 12 (4G)
SpecRedmi 14CRedmi Note 12 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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