Xiaomi Redmi 14R 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 14R 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 14R 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi 14R 5G stands against Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 14R 5G is ₹12,990 and for Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹24,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Sep 13, 2026.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi 14R 5G	Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Rear Camera	13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Internal Memory	128 GB	256 GB
Battery	5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Price	₹12,990	₹24,990

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Overview

Specs Score	49 / 100	55 / 100 Better Specs
Display Resolution	720 x 1640 pixels	1080 x 2460 pixels Better Resolution
Screen To Body Ratio	~ 83.7%	~ 91% Less Bezels
RAM	4 GB	8 GB More RAM
Storage	128 GB	256 GB More Storage
Rear Camera	13 MP Dual	50 MP + 2 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution
Front Camera	5 MP	8 MP Better Front Camera Resolution
Weight	212.3 g	199 g Lighter
Unique Features	FM Radio No	No IR Blaster

General

Model	Redmi 14R 5G	12 5G
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual Sim	Yes	Yes
Sim Size	Nano+Nano SIM	Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release Date	September 13, 2024	August 01, 2023

Design

Dimensions	77.8 x 171.8 x 8.22 mm	76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm
Weight	212.3 g	199 g
Bezel less	No
Colors		Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black

Display

Type	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size	6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz	6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio		20.5:9
PPI	~ 260 PPI	~ 396 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 83.7%	~ 91%
Glass Type		Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Features	600nit	Brightness: 450 nits (typ.)
Notch	Yes, Water Drop Notch	Yes, Punch Hole

Memory

RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Expandable RAM	Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM	Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	128 GB	256 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.2
Card Slot	Yes, upto 1 TB	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB

Connectivity

GPRS	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	Yes
5G Bands	n1/n5/n8/n41/n28A/n78	SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78
VoLTE	Yes	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version	802.11a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE	Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USB	Yes, USB-C v2.0	Yes, USB-C
USB Features	USB on-the-go, USB Charging	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go
IR Blaster	No	Yes

Performance

Camera Score

63 (DxOMark)

Extra

GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou	Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Vibration Motor, Acceleration Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Virtual Distance Sensor, Electronic Compass	Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Splash Resistant	No	Yes
IP Rating		IP53
Dust Resistant		Yes
Extra Features		Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker

Camera

Rear Camera	13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	HDR	Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	5 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash	8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v14	Android v13
Custom UI	HyperOS	MIUI 14
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2
CPU	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz	2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz
GPU	Adreno	Adreno GPU
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes, supports HTML5	Yes

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	Yes
Video	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	No
Document Reader	Yes	Yes

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size	5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 18W	Yes, 18W

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