Samsung Galaxy A14 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G and the Xiaomi Redmi 12C, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A14 4G smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A14 4G

From $439
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Xiaomi Redmi 12C smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 12C

From $6,798
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
Price$439$6,798
Our rating7/108/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging15W10W
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size6.6 in6.71 in
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)201 g192 g
ReleasedFeb 2023Jan 2023
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A14 4G is ahead on wired charging. Xiaomi Redmi 12C is ahead on our rating, screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 12C is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A14 4G is the cheaper option.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
TypePLS LCDIPS LCD, 500 nits (typ)
Size6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio)6.71 inches
Resolution1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)720 x 1650 pixels, 20.6:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
Refresh Rate60Hz—
Features—1500:1 contrast ratio, NTSC 70% (typ), Reading mode

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
ChipsetMediatek MT6769 Helio G80 (12 nm) or Exynos 850 (8 nm)MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - Mediatek / Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - ExynosOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
OSAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7Android 12, MIUI 13

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB)microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 1TB
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Storage Type—eMMC 5.1
RAM Type—LPDDR4X

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)—
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Dual—50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 0.08 MP (depth)

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
Single13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)5 MP, f/2.2
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired10W wired

Body

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
Dimensions167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm
Weight201 g (7.09 oz)192 g
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0microUSB 2.0, OTG
Radio—FM radio

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A14 4GXiaomi Redmi 12C
AnnouncedFebruary 28, 20232022, December 31
StatusAvailable. Released March 27, 2023Available. Released 2023, January 01
OS at LaunchAndroid 13, One UI Core 5.0—

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A14 4G or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?

Xiaomi Redmi 12C — 201 g for the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A14 4G or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?

Samsung Galaxy A14 4G — Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G versus Jan 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G or the Xiaomi Redmi 12C rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 12C 8/10.

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