Xiaomi 14 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 14 Pro
5category wins
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Faster chip
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Faster charging
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Best value for money
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.73 | 6.79 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 3200 | 2460 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 | 550 |
| PPI | 522 | 396 |
| Glass Type | Shatterproof glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 89.6 | 85.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 613 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS | HyperOS 2 |
| OS Version | 14 | 13 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 14 Pro +141%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 14 Pro +208%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Pro +313%| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,203 | 915 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 6,511 | 2,115 |
| AnTuTu | 2,345,563 | 568,395 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10 + , 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2, 75mm, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.4, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4880 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 120 | 18 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame or titanium frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.4 | 168.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 223 | 199 |
| Width (mm) | 75.3 | 76.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, October 26 | 2023, August 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, November 01 | Available. Released 2023, August 04 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Unspecified |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 14 Pro posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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