Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 14 CIVI
26.2Performance46.7
46.9Display61.6
30.1Camera55.5
47.8Battery55.6
28Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 CIVI
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 CIVI wins this phone face-off, 55.1 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and camera (+25). 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 Xiaomi 14 CIVI
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1236x2750 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+6% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g | 179 g+3% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |