Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) vs Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Realme 14 vs Xiaomi 12T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1220x2712
108
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12T (128GB)
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7 Advantages 
13 Advantages | 35 Common items in both devices |
| UFS 3.1 |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| AMOLED |
| 120Hz |
| 6.67" |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +28 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Model | Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | 12T (128GB) |
| Other model names | Realme 14 5G Free Fire RE608EL1 | Xiaomi 12T 22071212AG (Global) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Realme | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 3/27/2025 | 10/6/2022, Announced: 10/4/2022 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.65 x 163.15 millimeters (2.98 x 6.42 in) | 75.9 x 163.1 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in) |
| Weight | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68/IP69 certified: water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, waterproof against high-pressure water jets, and dust protection. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.67" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1220x2712 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 446 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 2000nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz | 500nits[typ], 900nits[peak] HDR10+ DCI-P3 Touch sampling rate: 480Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 15 | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | Realme UI 6.0 | MIUI 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650) (4nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 810 (895MHz) | ARM Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 760396 (v10) | AnTuTu: 791008 (v9) Geekbench: 3756 (v5.1) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 50 megapixels | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.67" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.64µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps | 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.47" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 120W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Silver, Titanium, Pink | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) | Xiaomi 12T (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |