Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi 14 SE
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 14 SE has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 14 SE 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 SE |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 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. 13999 | Rs. 39990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 13999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 21, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 14 SE is Rs. 39990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14 SE 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 SE has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi 14 SE has display density of 460 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 SE's ~ 90.4%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 14 SE's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi 14 SE's 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi 14 SE 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.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 14 SE |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Civi 4 Pro |
| 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 | December 21, 2024 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Black, Pink, Blue, Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (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 | ~ 460 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+, 3000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| 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 / n3 / n5 / n8 / n28a /n38 / n41 / n77 / n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 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 | LPDDR5X RAM |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP PDAF f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.6 (Wide Angle) 50 MP f/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | HDR, panorama, Leica lenses |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 8 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 32 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| 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 | 1xCortex-X4 @3.0GHz & 4xCortex-A720 @ .8GHz, 3xCortex-A520 @2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno 750 |
| 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 |