Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
43.2Performance63.4
47.7Display67.5
47Camera69.5
62.5Battery73.6
65.3Features70.7
2 spec wins — Xiaomi 1212 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and performance (+20). 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 Xiaomi 12
- 18% lower weight: 180 g vs 220 g
- 11% lower thickness: 8.2 mm vs 9.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.28 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 522 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 3,000 nits+173% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000Top 37% | 1,900,000+65%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720Top 43% | 2,240+30%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 45% | 7,000+63%Top 16% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 W+60% |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g+18% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+11% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |