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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Redmi Note 14S

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Note 14S
52.9Inno Score
26.2Performance46.7
46.9Display54.8
30.1Camera51.3
47.8Battery58.4
28Features60
1 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)8 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 14S wins this phone face-off, 52.9 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and camera (+21). 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)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14S

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 14S
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2400
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,300 nits+8%
Screen-to-body—93.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 14S
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
AnTuTu470,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 8%—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 14S
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera13 MP16 MP+23%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 14S
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 14S
Weight184 g179 g+3%
Thickness7.9 mm+1%8 mm
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 14S
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 14S
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Xiaomi HyperOS
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Redmi Note 14S
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Redmi Note 14S
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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