Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi 14 Civi comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 14 Civi has better resolution of 2750 x 1236 than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 13990 | Rs. 26249 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 13990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 12, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi 14 Civi is Rs. 26249.
Xiaomi 14 Civi has screen size of 6.55 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi 14 Civi has Screen type. Xiaomi 14 Civi has display density of 446 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Xiaomi 14 Civi's ~ 90.4%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi 14 Civi will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP + 32 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | 14 CIVI |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | June 12, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 67W Power Adapter, USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Warranty Card, User Guide, Clear Soft Case, Screen Protector Pre-Applied on the Phone | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 72.77 x 157.2 x 7.45 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 179.3 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, Shadow Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Floating Quad-Curvev AMOLED (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1236 x 2750 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, 3000 nits Peak Brightness, Plays Dolby Vision Content, Cinematic Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,2.4G/5G | WiFi 6, WiFi 5, WiFi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.926 W/kg, Body: 0.812 W/kg, Xiaomi IceLoop Cooling System, Hydro Touch, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, T1 Signal Enhancement Chip, AI Magic Erase, AI Expansion, AI Portraits, LPDDR5X 8533Mbps RAM |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.63 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LEICA VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.63/15-50 ASPH | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Leica lenses, Xiaomi ProFocus, Night Mode (Wide/Ultra Wide/Telephoto), HDR, 50MP Mode (1X/2X), AI Watermark, Panorama, Documents, Long Exposure, Pro Mode, RAW Capture, Pocket Mirror, Digital Zoom Upto 20X |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 735 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |