Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 14 Pro+
26.2Performance35.5
46.9Display63.7
30.1Camera53.1
47.8Battery71
28Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)13 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 Pro+
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins this phone face-off, 54.7 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and battery (+23). 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)
- 12% lower weight: 184 g vs 210 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14 Pro+
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1220x2712 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 446 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits+150% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 820,000+74%Top 59% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 1,170+149%Top 60% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 3,300+120%Top 60% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,110 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 W+264% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+12% | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 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 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |