Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Price | $102 | $948 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.79 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 202 g | 199 g |
| Released | Jan 2023 | Aug 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is ahead on our rating. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD, 90Hz | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.79 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | 1080 x 2460 pixels, FHD+ |
| Protection | Undisclosed | SGS Low Blue Light Certification |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) (region dependent) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos 1330; Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Dimensity 700 | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 - Exynos 1330; Mali-G57 MC2 - Dimensity 700 | Adreno (unspecified) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X, UFS 2.2) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 18W wired, PD |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in) | 168.6 x 76.28 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 202 g (7.13 oz) | 199 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, glass back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | — | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| 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 | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G |
|---|
| Announced | January 4, 2023 | 2023, August 1 |
| Status | Available. Released January 12, 2023 | Available. Released 2023, August 4 |
| OS at Launch | Android 13, One UI Core 5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G — 202 g for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G versus 199 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G?
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G — Jan 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G versus Aug 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G 7/10.
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