Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 14 CIVI
27.4Performance46.7
44.8Display61.6
42.6Camera55.5
58.4Battery55.6
60Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 CIVI
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 CIVI wins this phone face-off, 55.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and display (+17). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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 Pro 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 CIVI
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 900 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1236x2750 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 3,000 nits+233% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Bottom 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 26% | — |
| 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 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+6% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 179 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.5 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 14 CIVI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |