Xiaomi 14 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Xiaomi 14 and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ serve entirely different market segments with a $570 price gap. Xiaomi 14 features a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, stunning 3000-nit LTPO OLED display at 6.36 inches, and versatile quad camera setup including a 50MP telephoto lens. Its 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, 4610 mAh battery, and IP68 rating represent premium durability. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ targets budget-conscious buyers with a massive 5000 mAh battery, jaw-dropping 200MP main sensor with OIS, and exceptional 120W HyperCharge speeds. However, it relies on MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processing, 900-nit AMOLED display, and lacks wireless charging entirely. Build quality heavily favors Xiaomi 14 with glass construction versus plastic. Software matters too: Xiaomi 14 ships Android 14 while Note 12 Pro+ remains on Android 12. For demanding users prioritizing performance, photography range, and premium materials, Xiaomi 14 wins decisively. Budget buyers seeking battery life and a high-megapixel main camera should consider Redmi Note 12 Pro+, though its aging chipset and software limit longevity.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Xiaomi 14 if…
- →Compact flagship form factor
- →Excellent Leica-tuned triple camera
- →Very bright 3000-nit display
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
Xiaomi 14
Pros
- Compact flagship form factor
- Excellent Leica-tuned triple camera
- Very bright 3000-nit display
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
- Fast 90W wired charging
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some regions
- Smaller battery than Pro/Ultra siblings
- No optical zoom beyond 3.2x
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 | Xiaomi 14 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, Light Fusion 900 | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4610 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.36 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2670 x 1200 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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