Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2025 5:21 AM, updated: 5/31/2025 11:21 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.88"
IPS

720x1640

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels120% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1640 pixels
+395 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	260 PPI
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+33W83% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6.67"	vs	+6.88"3% Larger screen
5000 mAh	vs	+5160 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

36 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

128GB (101GB available)

UFS 2.2

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

16 million

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)	Redmi 14C 5G 2411DRN47I
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International), India
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022	1/10/2025, Announced: 1/6/2025
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)	77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.88" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	260 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	450nits[typ], 600nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 15
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOS	HyperOS
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619	Qualcomm Adreno 613 (955MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)	AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28) TD-LTE (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
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth f/3.0
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
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
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5160 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
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: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green	• Colors: Stargaze Black, Starlight Blue, Stardust Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 14C 5G (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered