Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 14 5G
26.2Performance30.1
46.9Display60.2
30.1Camera36.4
47.8Battery53.5
28Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)10 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 14 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and display (+13). 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 Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $229
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14 5G
- Stronger performance score: 30 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 36 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 255,422Top 91% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 57,772Top 94% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 150,942Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 199,951Top 94% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 664,087+41%Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 950+102%Top 74% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 2,250+50%Top 77% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,110 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+3% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |