Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Both devices share a 6.67-inch AMOLED display and identical 200MP main cameras with OIS, but the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ pulls ahead significantly in key areas. Its newer Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor outperforms the Note 12 Pro+'s MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the 14 Pro+ delivers superior display quality with 2712x1220 resolution and 3000-nit brightness compared to 2400x1080 and 900 nits. The newer device also includes Gorilla Glass Victus 2, a brighter selfie camera (20MP vs 16MP), a macro telephoto lens, stronger IP68 rating versus IP53, and Android 14 with HyperOS. Battery capacity differs marginally (5110mAh vs 5000mAh), both supporting 120W charging. Storage starts at 256GB on the 14 Pro+ versus 128GB on the 12 Pro+. For $20 more, the Note 14 Pro+ represents substantially better value with notably faster performance, dramatically improved display technology, and modern software support.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ if…
- →200MP main sensor captures incredible detail for a mid-range phone
- →IP68 water resistance is exceptional at this price point
- →120W charging fills the 5110 mAh battery in about 20 minutes
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Redmi Note 14 Pro+
Pros
- 200MP main sensor captures incredible detail for a mid-range phone
- IP68 water resistance is exceptional at this price point
- 120W charging fills the 5110 mAh battery in about 20 minutes
- 3000-nit peak brightness makes outdoor use comfortable
- Strong build quality with Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Cons
- 200MP shots are downsized to 12.5MP by default — the headline spec is misleading
- Ultrawide and macro cameras are mediocre
- HyperOS comes with pre-installed apps and ads
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 Pro+ | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.5 x 74.7 x 8.8 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 2 MP, f/2.4, macro | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5110 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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