Xiaomi Redmi 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi 12
1category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
6category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Best value for money
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.79 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2460 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 550 | 1300 |
| PPI | 396 | 395 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 85.1 | 88.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Helio G88 | Helio G99 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 12 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 13 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S +69%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S +49%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S +52%| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 430 | 727 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,375 | 2,047 |
| AnTuTu | 365,001 | 554,590 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 67 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 168.6 | 161.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 198.5 | 179 |
| Width (mm) | 76.3 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, June 15 | 2025, March 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, June 15 | Available. Released 2025, March 14 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | LTE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with dual speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S 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 Note 14S posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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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