Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
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2category wins
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.67 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 900 | 1300 |
| PPI | 395 | 395 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 86.8 | 88.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 1080 | Helio G99 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 6 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 13 | HyperOS |
| OS Version | 12 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery +42%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery +22%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery +32%| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,032 | 727 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,507 | 2,047 |
| AnTuTu | 731,937 | 554,590 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4300 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 210 | 67 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.9 | 161.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 207.5 | 179 |
| Width (mm) | 76 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, October 27 | 2025, March 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, November 01 | Available. Released 2025, March 14 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | Unspecified | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with dual speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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