Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus Vs Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus

Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus – Ultimate Mid-Range Smartphone Showdown Design and Build Quality Both the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus and Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus bring premium aesthetics to the mid-range segment, but they cater to slightly different tastes. The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus, released in 2022, features a sleek glass back with a premium feel, available in vibrant colors like Obsidian Black and Arctic White. Its dimensions (162.9 x 76 x 8.98 mm, 208g) make it a solid yet comfortable device to hold. The centered camera module adds a touch of sophistication, and its IP53 rating offers basic dust and splash resistance. In contrast, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, launched in 2024, takes design up a notch with an aluminum frame and a choice of vegan leather or glass back options. Measuring 162.53 x 74.67 x 8.85 mm and weighing 205g, it feels slightly slimmer and lighter. The redesigned camera island with a metal trim screams flagship-level attention to detail, and its IP68 and IP69 ratings provide superior dust and water resistance, making it more durable for outdoor use. The vegan leather variant adds an elegant, tactile experience, while Gorilla Glass Victus 2 ensures better scratch resistance. Which phone’s design wins? Watch to find out! Display Both smartphones boast a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth scrolling and vibrant visuals. The Note 12 Pro Plus offers a 1080 x 2400 (FHD+) resolution with 900 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support for an immersive viewing experience. The Note 14 Pro Plus steps it up with a 1220 x 2712 (QHD) resolution, a dazzling 3000 nits peak brightness, and the same HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. In real-world tests, the Note 14 Pro Plus achieves around 1100 nits but shines brighter in specific conditions, making it ideal for outdoor use. Both displays are protected by Gorilla Glass, but the Note 14’s Victus 2 offers enhanced durability. If display quality is your priority, we’ll break down which phone delivers the edge. Performance Under the hood, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm), paired with up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. It’s a reliable performer for multitasking and casual gaming, with an AnTuTu score of around 500,000. However, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus takes performance to the next level with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), offering up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. Its AnTuTu score of approximately 793,000 showcases superior processing power, making it better suited for demanding games and heavy multitasking. Both phones feature cooling systems to prevent overheating, but the Note 14 Pro Plus handles intensive tasks with fewer jitters, though it’s not a hardcore gaming beast. We’ll dive into real-world performance tests to see how they stack up. Camera Photography enthusiasts, this is where things get exciting! The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus sports a 200MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. It delivers sharp, vibrant daylight shots and decent low-light performance, but the macro lens is underwhelming. The Note 14 Pro Plus also features a 200MP main sensor with OIS, paired with a 50MP telephoto lens (2.5x optical zoom) and an 8MP ultrawide. The addition of the telephoto lens gives the Note 14 a clear advantage for zoom shots, offering crisp details up to 4x zoom. Both phones excel in daylight, but the Note 14 Pro Plus produces cleaner night shots and better color consistency across its sensors. Selfie cameras are solid, with the Note 14’s 20MP front camera slightly outperforming the Note 12’s 16MP. We’ll showcase sample shots to highlight the differences. Battery and Charging Battery life is a strong suit for both devices. The Note 12 Pro Plus packs a 5000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, achieving a full charge in about 19 minutes. The Note 14 Pro Plus ups the ante with a 5110mAh battery and the same 120W HyperCharge, reaching 70% in just 15 minutes and a full charge in around 25 minutes. Neither supports wireless charging, but their massive batteries ensure all-day usage, with the Note 14 Pro Plus slightly edging out in endurance. We’ll share battery drain test results to see which phone lasts longer. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.