Redmi Note 14S vs Xiaomi 12
46.7Performance43.2
54.8Display47.7
51.3Camera47
58.4Battery62.5
60Features65.3
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 14S wins this phone face-off, 52.9 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+7) and camera (+4). Xiaomi 12 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 14S
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 47
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+18% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.65 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+1% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |