Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
26.2Performance63.4
46.9Display67.5
30.1Camera69.5
47.8Battery73.6
28Features70.7
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and camera (+39). 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)
- 16% lower weight: 184 g vs 220 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.2 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| 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) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 1,900,000+304%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 2,240+377%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 7,000+367%Top 16% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | — | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+16% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+14% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |