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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S

What Redmi Note 12S does better (2) and where Redmi Note 14S wins (16) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Note 12S
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Xiaomi · 2025Redmi Note 14S
7.7Score
16 advantages≈ $215
Higher score
7.1Display8.2
3.4Performance5.0
7.1Camera8.5
6.0Battery7.2
6.2Features4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Redmi Note 12SRedmi Note 14S
73.9 × 159.98.175 × 161.18
Redmi Note 12SRedmi Note 14SDifference
Height159.9 mm161.1 mm−1.2 mm
Width73.9 mm75 mm−1.1 mm
Thickness8.1 mm8 mm+0.1 mm
Weight176 g179 g−3 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Redmi Note 12S better than Redmi Note 14S?

  1. Stereo speakersYes · Redmi Note 14S: No
  2. Pixel density409 ppi vs 395 ppi+4%

Why is Redmi Note 14S better than Redmi Note 12S?

  1. Wired charging33 W vs 67 W2×
  2. Main camera108 MP vs 200 MP+85%
  3. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  4. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  5. Optical stabilisationNo · Redmi Note 12S: Yes
  6. AnTuTu score493,222 vs 581,553+18%
  7. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,518 vs 2,035+34%
  8. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  9. Peak brightness1,000 nits vs 1,300 nits+30%
  10. Process12 nm vs 6 nm2×
  11. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  12. CPU frequency2.05 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight176 g179 g
Thickness8.1 mm8 mm
Height159.9 mm161.1 mm
Width73.9 mm75 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protection—IP64
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursOnyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl GreenMidnight Black, Aurora Purple, Ocean Blue
Display
Screen size6.4″6.7″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density409 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,300 nits
Measured brightness631 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio84.5%88.9%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6781 Helio G96Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.05 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score493,222581,553
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,5182,035
3DMark Wild Life Extreme326—
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera108 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.52"1/1.4"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera16 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging33 W67 W
Charged in 30 min55%94%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared portYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)—0.99 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 14HyperOS
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