Samsung Galaxy A14 4G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Price | $439 | $145 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 201 g | — |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769 Helio G80 (12 nm) or Exynos 850 (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - Mediatek / Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 610 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 13, MIUI 14 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.45 (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 33W wired, 50% in 20 min (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in) | 165.6 x 76 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 183.5 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | — | Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A14 4G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G |
|---|
| Announced | February 28, 2023 | 2023, March |
| Status | Available. Released March 27, 2023 | Available. Released 2023, March 30 |
| OS at Launch | Android 13, One UI Core 5.0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A14 4G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G — 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G versus 8 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A14 4G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G — Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G 7/10.
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