Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Plus delivers a refined, cohesive experience with its A15 Bionic chip, 4325 mAh battery, and proven iOS ecosystem, priced at $899. Xiaomi's 12 Pro counters with more aggressive specifications: a 4600 mAh battery, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display at 3200x1440 resolution versus iPhone's 1200-nit 60Hz panel, and a quad-camera setup featuring 50 MP sensors with 8K video recording. The Xiaomi also includes 120W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, dramatically outpacing iPhone's 20W wired and 15W MagSafe capabilities. However, the iPhone 14 Plus benefits from superior optimization, better software longevity (iOS updates extend 5-6 years), and Ceramic Shield durability. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the Xiaomi is marginally faster than A15 Bionic on paper, though real-world differences are negligible for daily tasks. Xiaomi's camera system offers impressive megapixel counts and 2x optical zoom, but iPhone's computational photography and video stabilization remain industry-leading. Regional availability matters significantly: the iPhone enjoys universal support and warranty, while Xiaomi offers better value and hardware specs in markets where it's officially available. For pure performance and charging speed, Xiaomi wins. For ecosystem integration and long-term reliability, iPhone prevails.
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 Pro if…
- →120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- →Triple 50 MP camera system
- →QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
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- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models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 Pro
Pros
- 120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- Triple 50 MP camera system
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
- Harman Kardon quad speakers
- 50W wireless charging is very fast
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal throttling
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 has ads and bloatware
- 2x telephoto zoom is limited
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 205 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 | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX707) |
| 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 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/1.9, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1500 |
| 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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