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Redmi Note 14S vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Redmi Note 14S
52.9Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
46.7Performance32
54.8Display45.6
51.3Camera39
58.4Battery51.8
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S5 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 14S wins this phone face-off, 52.9 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and camera (+12). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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 32
  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 52
  • 85% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 108 MP

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.67 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi402 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+37%950 nits
Screen-to-body93.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltraSnapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 35%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera200 MP+85%108 MP
Main aperturef/1.65f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP32 MP+100%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging67 W67 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight179 g168 g+6%
Thickness8 mm7.3 mm+9%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 12 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchXiaomi HyperOSAndroid 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 14S versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 14SXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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