Xiaomi 14T Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Xiaomi 14T Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ both offer 6.67-inch AMOLED displays and 5000 mAh batteries, but their positioning differs significantly. The 14T Pro ($649) features a superior MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor with Immortalis-G720 GPU, 144Hz refresh rate, and 4000 nits peak brightness compared to the Note 12 Pro+'s 120Hz and 900 nits. Camera systems diverge notably: the 14T Pro offers a 50 MP primary sensor with Light Fusion 900 technology, OIS on both 50 MP main and telephoto lenses with 2.6x zoom, plus 8K video recording. The Note 12 Pro+ relies on a higher megapixel count (200 MP) but lacks the optical zoom and advanced computational photography, capped at 4K video. Both support 120W charging, though only the 14T Pro adds 50W wireless charging and carries IP68 rating versus IP53. RAM configurations show 12 GB on the 14T Pro versus 8 GB on the Note 12 Pro+, with storage reaching 1 TB versus 256 GB maximum. Software-wise, the 14T Pro runs Android 14 with HyperOS while the Note 12 Pro+ uses older Android 12 and MIUI 13. Connectivity favors the 14T Pro with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB 3.2 against Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and USB 2.0. For users prioritizing flagship performance, superior imaging, and long-term software support, the 14T Pro justifies its $320 premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Xiaomi 14T Pro if…
- →120W charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in about 19 minutes
- →Dimensity 9300+ provides top-tier flagship performance
- →Leica-tuned triple camera with excellent color science
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 14T Pro
Pros
- 120W charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in about 19 minutes
- Dimensity 9300+ provides top-tier flagship performance
- Leica-tuned triple camera with excellent color science
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 4000-nit peak brightness
- IP68 water resistance and 50W wireless charging
Cons
- 209 g is moderately heavy
- HyperOS includes some bloatware and ads in certain regions
- 2.6x telephoto is shorter than 5x periscope competitors
- MediaTek Dimensity chipsets have less developer optimization than Snapdragon
- Limited availability in some Western markets
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 14T Pro | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.39 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Light Fusion 900 sensor | 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, f/2.0, 2.6x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W HyperCharge wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4000 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G720 MC12 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | 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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