Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 12 Pro delivers Apple's signature refinement with a premium build, excellent A14 Bionic performance, and a balanced camera system featuring Dolby Vision 4K video. Its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display offers stunning color accuracy at 800 nits, though it's limited to 60Hz. Xiaomi 14 Pro substantially outpaces it on raw specifications: a larger 6.73-inch display with 3000-nit peak brightness and 120Hz refresh rate, vastly superior camera sensors (50MP main with f/1.42 aperture versus 12MP), 8K video recording, and a massive 4880mAh battery with 120W charging versus iPhone's 15W wireless. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 matches or exceeds the A14 in processing power. However, iPhone 12 Pro maintains advantages in software optimization, ecosystem integration, and real-world camera processing despite lower megapixel counts. For specs-driven users prioritizing battery life, display quality, and camera versatility, Xiaomi 14 Pro is the superior choice at a competitive price. iPhone 12 Pro remains ideal for those valuing iOS ecosystem and proven performance reliability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro if…
- →First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- →Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- →First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
Buy the Xiaomi 14 Pro if…
- →Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- →Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- →Insanely fast 120W wired charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
- ProRAW format for professional photo editing
- Flat-edge design revival praised for aesthetics
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display at Pro pricing
- Small 2815 mAh battery requires charging daily
- Charger removed from box controversially
- 2.5x telephoto falls short of Android competition
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Pros
- Bright 3000-nit LTPO AMOLED display
- Variable-aperture main camera with Leica tuning
- Insanely fast 120W wired charging
- Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some markets
- Heavy and slippery glass back
- Telephoto limited to 3.2x reach
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Xiaomi 14 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP variable f/1.42-f/4.0, 1/1.31" Light Hunter 900 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4880 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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