Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Xiaomi 12
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Plus delivers a more refined experience with its superior 1200-nit OLED display, exceptional A15 Bionic processor, and seamless iOS integration, though it's limited to 60Hz refresh and 20W charging. Xiaomi's 12 counters with aggressive specs: a 120Hz 1100-nit AMOLED screen, faster 67W wired and 50W wireless charging, larger 4500 mAh battery, and more capable camera hardware (50 MP main with Sony IMX766 sensor). The Xiaomi also includes 8GB RAM versus iPhone's 6GB. Performance-wise, the A15 Bionic still edges out Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in sustained tasks and gaming, while the Xiaomi excels in raw computational photography. iPhone 14 Plus wins on software optimization, durability (Ceramic Shield vs Gorilla Glass Victus), and camera video features (Cinematic mode, Action mode). Xiaomi offers better value at $150 cheaper, faster charging, and more flexible charging options. If you prioritize Apple's ecosystem, camera consistency, and display quality, iPhone 14 Plus justifies its premium. For spec maximalists wanting aggressive performance, charging speed, and battery capacity at lower cost, Xiaomi 12 is the stronger choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Xiaomi 12 if…
- →Compact flagship at 6.28 inches
- →67W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Xiaomi 12
Pros
- Compact flagship at 6.28 inches
- 67W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
- Lightweight at 180 g
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot
- No telephoto camera
- 13 MP ultrawide is weak
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX766) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.28 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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